reverse
adjective
opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character.
reverser
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a word derived from
reverse.
Example Sentences
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That’s because missing on hydrogen by a little actually means missing by a lot, quickly flipping the gas from a valuable tool for climate progress to an outright reverser of climate gains.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 6, 2023
In today’s engines, when the pilot brakes on landing a complex mechanism called a thrust reverser inside the engine deploys to block the backward air flow and slow the plane down.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 19, 2023
One directive requires installing debris shields on the thrust reverser inner wall, inspecting fan cowl doors for moisture ingression and repetitive checks of the hydraulic pump shutoff valves.
From Reuters ● Mar. 9, 2022
"The aircraft had been in maintenance and the maintenance log noted that the left hand thrust reverser was inoperative," Bruce Landsberg, vice-chairman of the US National Transportation Safety Board, told a press conference on Sunday.
From BBC ● May 5, 2019
Before it has completed a single revolution the "reverser" is operated, and just for a moment the reverse current goes to the wire.
