What does "propulsor" mean?

A propellor enclosed in a short cylinder, that can typically be swivelled to change the angle of thrust.

What is a synonym for "propulsor"?

Common synonyms include: driver, fan, prop, propellant, propellers, rotor.

noun

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Noun

1
A propellor enclosed in a short cylinder, that can typically be swivelled to change the angle of thrust.
2
Any object that propels or produces a propulsive force.

From the participle stem of Latin prōpellō (“propel”) + -or.