Propeller: meaning, definitions and examples

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propeller

[ prəˈpelər ]

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on a plane

A propeller is a type of fan that transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust.

Synonyms

blade, fan, rotor

Examples of usage

The propeller on the plane spun rapidly as the aircraft took off.
The propeller blades sliced through the air, propelling the plane forward.

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on a boat

A propeller is a device with blades that pushes a boat through the water.

Synonyms

impeller, screw

Examples of usage

The boat's propeller churned the water as it sped across the lake.
The propeller of the ship was so powerful that it created a strong wake.

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general

A propeller is a mechanical device that moves or causes something to move forward.

Synonyms

driver, mover

Examples of usage

The windmill's propeller turned in the breeze, generating electricity.
The propeller of the toy car spun rapidly, propelling it across the floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "propeller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hélice

🇮🇳 प्रोपेलर

🇩🇪 Propeller

🇮🇩 baling-baling

🇺🇦 пропелер

🇵🇱 śmigło

🇯🇵 プロペラ

🇫🇷 hélice

🇪🇸 hélice

🇹🇷 pervane

🇰🇷 프로펠러

🇸🇦 مِرْوَحَة

🇨🇿 vrtule

🇸🇰 vrtuľa

🇨🇳 螺旋桨

🇸🇮 propeler

🇮🇸 skrúf

🇰🇿 пропеллер

🇬🇪 პროპელერი

🇦🇿 pervane

🇲🇽 hélice

Word origin

The word 'propeller' originated from the Latin word 'propellere', which means 'drive forward'. The concept of propellers dates back to ancient times, with early examples found in boats and windmills. In the 19th century, propellers became widely used in aviation and marine transportation, revolutionizing the way vehicles are powered and propelled.

See also: propellant, propelling, propulsion.