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propeller

[prəˈpelər]

propeller Definition

a mechanical device for propelling a boat or aircraft, consisting of a revolving shaft with two or more broad, angled blades attached to it.

Using propeller: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "propeller" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The airplane's propeller spun faster as it took off.

  • Example

    The boat's propeller got tangled in seaweed.

  • Example

    The helicopter's propeller blades sliced through the air.

propeller Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for propeller

Phrases with propeller

  • propeller head

    a person who is extremely interested in and knowledgeable about computers and technology

    Example

    He's a real propeller head, always tinkering with his computer.

  • an airplane that is powered by a propeller rather than a jet engine

    Example

    The small propeller plane flew low over the countryside.

  • propeller-driven

    powered by a propeller rather than a jet engine

    Example

    The boat was a propeller-driven vessel, churning up the water behind it.

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Summary: propeller in Brief

A 'propeller' [prəˈpelər] is a mechanical device with angled blades attached to a revolving shaft, used to propel boats or aircraft. It can be found on various vehicles, such as airplanes, boats, and helicopters. The term 'propeller' can also be used in phrases like 'propeller head,' referring to someone who is knowledgeable about technology, and 'propeller plane,' which describes an airplane powered by a propeller.

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