Propellor
noun
A device with blades that rotates to propel an aircraft or a boat.
The airplane's propellor was spinning rapidly as it prepared for takeoff.
Usage tips
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aircraft propellor, boat propellor, variable-pitch propellor
noun
A device with blades that rotates to propel an aircraft or a boat.
The airplane's propellor was spinning rapidly as it prepared for takeoff.
Usage tips
Neutral
aircraft propellor, boat propellor, variable-pitch propellor
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Technical
Used primarily in aviation and marine contexts
In boats, the propellor pushes water back, moving the vessel forward.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
Can refer metaphorically to anything that drives or motivates
His enthusiasm was the propellor behind the team's success.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal
In engineering terms, it is critical for understanding thrust generation
The efficiency of a propellor directly impacts fuel consumption.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical
Used primarily in aviation and marine contexts
In boats, the propellor pushes water back, moving the vessel forward.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
Can refer metaphorically to anything that drives or motivates
His enthusiasm was the propellor behind the team's success.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal
In engineering terms, it is critical for understanding thrust generation
The efficiency of a propellor directly impacts fuel consumption.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical
Used primarily in aviation and marine contexts
In boats, the propellor pushes water back, moving the vessel forward.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual
Can refer metaphorically to anything that drives or motivates
His enthusiasm was the propellor behind the team's success.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal
In engineering terms, it is critical for understanding thrust generation
The efficiency of a propellor directly impacts fuel consumption.
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