Bow thrusters

Bow thrusters

A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship, which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a manoeuvring aid.

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bow thrusters

Automotive; Automobile

A propeller at the bow of the ship, used during maneuvering to provide transverse thrust.

bow thrusters

Maritime; Ocean shipping

A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a maneuvering aid.

bow thrusters

Transportation; Boats & ships

A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship, which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a manoeuvring aid.

bow thruster

Boat; General boating

A small propeller or water-jet at the bow, used for manoeuvring larger vessels at slow speed. May be mounted externally, or in a tunnel running through the bow from side to side.

bow thruster through the bow from side to side.

Transportation; Nautical

a small propeller or water-jet at the bow, used for manoeuvring larger vessels at slow speed. May be mounted externally, or in a tunnel running

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Transportation; Boats &ships

Distance a boat can travel at cruising speed on a tank of fuel. Also, the distance to an object. Lastly, in intracoastal navigation, a set of two markers that, when lined up one ...

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Transportation; Boats &ships

Compass variable that accounts for the difference in degrees between true north and magnetic north.

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