OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 9271

propeller

/pɹəˈpɛl.ə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
hélice • propela • propulsor
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
The boat is powered by a single propeller.
The plane’s propeller spun rapidly before takeoff.
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