Definitions
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- noun nautical an
azimuth thruster , an engine and ships'propeller in an underslung pod that isazimuth adjustable, to replace a fixed-azimuth propeller andrudder configuration
Etymologies
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A trademark, from a blend of azimuth thruster and pod
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Examples
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He has a quietly infectious enthusiasm for his behemoth, which generates nearly 19,000 horse power in three "azipod thrusters".
bilby commented on the word azipod
Presumably an audio show about these would be an azipodcast.
March 15, 2024