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1 propeller
noun (a device, consisting of revolving blades, used to drive a ship or an aircraft.) propeleris, sraigtas
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Propeller — A propeller is essentially a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle such as an aircraft, ship, or submarine through a mass such as water or air, by rotating two or more twisted… … Wikipedia
propeller anti-icer — A system that meters a flow of alcohol and glycerin only along the leading edge of the propeller blades to prevent the formation of ice on the blades. Propeller antiicer … Aviation dictionary
Propeller (Hydro) Turbine — A turbine that has a runner with attached blades similar to a propeller used to drive a ship. As water passes over the curved propeller blades, it causes rotation of the shaft … Energy terms
Propeller head — In aerospace engineering, the propeller head (or hub) is the central part of the propeller which is mounted on the aircraft engine s reduction gear, and in which the propeller blades are inserted, and which manages blade pitch variation. Most of… … Wikipedia
propeller cuff — noun : a fairing of suitable airfoil shape used to cover the shanks of propeller blades in order to reduce the aerodynamic losses … Useful english dictionary
Propeller — Pro*pel ler, n. [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, propels. [1913 Webster] 2. A contrivance for propelling a steam vessel, usually consisting of a screw placed in the stern under water, and made to revolve by an engine; a propeller wheel.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Propeller wheel — Propeller Pro*pel ler, n. [1913 Webster] 1. One who, or that which, propels. [1913 Webster] 2. A contrivance for propelling a steam vessel, usually consisting of a screw placed in the stern under water, and made to revolve by an engine; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
propeller — [prə pel′ər, prōpel′ər] n. 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… … English World dictionary
propeller — is the usual spelling in BrE for the revolving set of blades on a ship or aeroplane; in AmE propellor is also used … Modern English usage
propeller — ► NOUN ▪ a revolving shaft with two or more angled blades, for propelling a ship or aircraft … English terms dictionary
propeller — /preuh pel euhr/, n. 1. a device having a revolving hub with radiating blades, for propelling an airplane, ship, etc. 2. a person or thing that propels. 3. the bladed rotor of a pump that drives the fluid axially. 4. a wind driven, usually three… … Universalium