azipod

English

Etymology

A trademark, from a blend of azimuth thruster +‎ pod

Noun

azipod (plural azipods)

  1. (nautical) An azimuth thruster, an engine and ships' propeller in an underslung pod that is azimuth adjustable, to replace a fixed-azimuth propeller and rudder configuration.

Synonyms

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