推すい力りょく

noun

thrust; propulsion; driving force

Technical term for the force that pushes an object forward, especially in aerospace, marine, and mechanical engineering. Also used figuratively for a driving force behind an action or movement.

• ロケットの推すい力りょくは打うち上あげ時じに最さい大だいになる。

  The rocket's thrust reaches its maximum at launch.

• このエンジンは高たかい推すい力りょくを発はっ生せいする。

  This engine generates high thrust.