Thrust block — A thrust block is a specialised form of thrust bearing used in ships, to resist the thrust of the propellor shaft and transmit it to the hull. Early thrust boxes Early screw propelled steamships used a thrust block or thrust box composed of… … Wikipedia
thrust — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. push, drive, shove, propel; lunge, plunge, ram; stab, pierce; compel, drive, force; interpose, interject. n. blow, jab, poke; attack, sortie; dig; repartee; power. See impulse. II (Roget s IV) n. 1.… … English dictionary for students
Full Thrust — is a science fiction strategy wargame written by Jon Tuffley and published by Ground Zero Games of England. It is usually played with miniature figurines representing imaginary starships, although cardboard chits representing the vessels can also … Wikipedia
USS Ringgold (DD-500) — USS Ringgold (DD 500), a sclass|Fletcher|destroyer, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for Rear Admiral Cadwalader Ringgold (1802 ndash;1867). Ringgold was laid down 25 June 1942 by Federal Shipbuilding Dry Dock Co., Kearny … Wikipedia
belt along — verb move fast He rushed down the hall to receive his guests The cars raced down the street • Syn: ↑rush, ↑hotfoot, ↑hasten, ↑hie, ↑speed, ↑race, ↑pelt a … Useful english dictionary
bucket along — verb move fast He rushed down the hall to receive his guests The cars raced down the street • Syn: ↑rush, ↑hotfoot, ↑hasten, ↑hie, ↑speed, ↑race, ↑pelt a … Useful english dictionary
cannonball along — verb move fast He rushed down the hall to receive his guests The cars raced down the street • Syn: ↑rush, ↑hotfoot, ↑hasten, ↑hie, ↑speed, ↑race, ↑pelt a … Useful english dictionary
pelt along — verb move fast He rushed down the hall to receive his guests The cars raced down the street • Syn: ↑rush, ↑hotfoot, ↑hasten, ↑hie, ↑speed, ↑race, ↑rush … Useful english dictionary
push forward — verb push one s way she barged into the meeting room • Syn: ↑barge, ↑thrust ahead • See Also: ↑barge in (for: ↑barge) • Hypernyms … Useful english dictionary
rush along — verb move fast He rushed down the hall to receive his guests The cars raced down the street • Syn: ↑rush, ↑hotfoot, ↑hasten, ↑hie, ↑speed, ↑race, ↑pelt a … Useful english dictionary