This provides thrust up or down (5)

I believe the answer is:

rotor

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This might be a double definition.

'this provides thrust' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'up or down' is the second definition.

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(Other definitions for rotor that I've seen before include "Helicopter propeller" , "Turning blade" , "Turner" , "Part of electric motor" , "Mechanical part that revolves, an acronym" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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