propellor

Noun

Meaning

a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

propeller helix engine prop drive blade coil propulsion shaft spiral twisted screw helical propelling impeller

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Hypernyms

mechanical device

Hyponyms

prop screw airscrew screw propeller airplane propeller variable-pitch propeller

Examples

A true beanie should have a propellor on the top. Terry Pratchett

Crosby 2002, p. 84. The Bf 109E had a better climb rate and was up to 40 mph faster in level flight than the Rotol (constant speed propellor) equipped Hurricane Mk I, depending on altitude. Source: Internet

A similar design, called the autogyro boat, uses a wind turbine without the propellor, and functions in a manner similar to a normal sail. Source: Internet

Iran even was producing UAV's and the Pilatus PC-7 propellor aircraft for observation. Source: Internet

The Bristol Aeroplane Company proposed to combine jet and piston engines but dropped the idea and concentrated on propellor turbines instead. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

propelling force propelling pencil propelling power propellor head propelment propenal