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propeller

noun

pro·​pel·​ler prə-ˈpe-lər How to pronounce propeller (audio)
variants or less commonly propellor
: one that propels
especially : a device that consists of a central hub with radiating blades placed and twisted so that each forms part of a helical surface and that is used to propel a vehicle (such as a ship or airplane)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Unlike Hobie’s fins, which have to include a separate reverse gear, the propeller can go in reverse simply by changing pedaling direction. Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Sep. 2022 One of the women, 34-year-old Lana Batochi, was floating on an inflatable raft when a yacht went into reverse, sucking her raft into the propeller and cutting off her feet. Landon Mion, Fox News, 21 Aug. 2022 Now the 34-year-old mother of two, whose feet were severed by the boat’s propeller, is scheduled to have both of her legs amputated. Chicago Tribune Staff, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 The 30-inch fan is OSHA compliant, with a heavy-duty steel frame and a large three-blade aluminum propeller housed in a steel cage. Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 27 June 2022 Batochir underwent a double leg amputation after her feet were severed by the boat’s propeller. Stephanie Casanova, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 This propeller-less configuration not only lets the boat run on one engine for better fuel efficiency, but offers exceptional maneuverability and faster acceleration. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2022 An official report said that, although the craft had propeller trouble, Hughes had overloaded the fuel tanks and remained in the air almost an hour longer than the Army’s time limit. Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2022 Images from the visit showed Raisi inspecting helicopters, small propeller aircraft and jets made for the Iranian Air Force. Dominic Dudley, Forbes, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

propel + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1780, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of propeller was in 1780

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