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Propeller meaning in English

Meaning of Propeller in English

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Propeller

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Noun

1. propeller, propellor

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

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Propeller

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noun
1. 
a device having blades radiating from a central hub that is rotated to produce thrust to propel a ship, aircraft, etc
2. 
a person or thing that propels

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Propeller

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noun
a person or thing that propels; specif., a device (in full screw propeller) on a ship or aircraft, consisting typically of two or more blades twisted to describe a helical path as they rotate with the hub in which they are mounted, and serving to propel the craft by the backward thrust of air or water

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Propeller

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n.
A device for propelling an aircraft or boat, consisting of a spinning shaft with radiating angled blades that thrust air or water in the direction opposite the desired direction of travel.

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