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thrusters

/ˈθrʌstərz/

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noun

Impulsores, los que empujan o apuñalan

One who thrusts, who pushes or stabs.

Examples :

"During the fencing match, the experienced thrusters consistently scored points by pushing their opponents back and landing quick stabs. "

Durante el combate de esgrima, los impulsores experimentados anotaron puntos constantemente empujando a sus oponentes hacia atrás y asestando estocadas rápidas.

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Propulsores

A device for propelling an object, especially a spacecraft or a ship (marine vessel).

Examples :

"The small submarine used its thrusters to navigate the narrow underwater cave. "

El pequeño submarino usó sus propulsores para navegar por la estrecha cueva submarina.

technology nautical vehicle space machine device

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Hélice de proa o hélice de popa

A bow thruster or a stern thruster.

Examples :

"The ferry used its thrusters to gently push sideways and dock at the pier. "

El ferry usó sus hélices de proa para empujar suavemente hacia un lado y atracar en el muelle.

nautical vehicle machine

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Tabla de surf con tres quillas

A surfboard (usually a shortboard) with three fins of approximately equal size, one centred at the back, one on each side about 25cm forward and out near the rails.

Examples :

""He preferred the responsiveness of thrusters over single-fin surfboards in the choppy waves." "

Prefirió la capacidad de respuesta de las tablas de surf con tres quillas sobre las tablas de una sola quilla en las olas picadas.

sport nautical sailing

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Persona ambiciosa, emprendedor

An ambitious, driven person; a go-getter.

Examples :

""Our new project manager is a real thruster; she gets things done quickly and efficiently." "

Nuestra nueva jefa de proyecto es una verdadera emprendedora; hace las cosas de forma rápida y eficiente.

person character attitude business

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Belicistas

(World War II) Those who are for military engagement.

Examples :

"During the tense debates of 1941, the "thrusters" argued passionately that the United States could no longer stand aside while Europe was consumed by war. "

Durante los tensos debates de 1941, los "belicistas" argumentaron apasionadamente que Estados Unidos ya no podía permanecer al margen mientras Europa era consumida por la guerra.

military war history