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propeller
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pro·pel·ler

noun \prə-ˈpe-lər\

Definition of PROPELLER

: 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 (as a ship or airplane)
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Variants of PROPELLER

pro·pel·ler also pro·pel·lor \prə-ˈpe-lər\

First Known Use of PROPELLER

1780

Rhymes with PROPELLER

best seller, bookseller, flagellar, foreteller, glabellar, impeller, indweller, lamellar, ocellar, patellar, rathskeller, repeller, rostellar, saltcellar, tale-teller

propeller

noun    (Concise Encyclopedia)

Device with a central hub and radiating blades placed so that each forms part of a helical (spiral) surface, used to propel a vehicle such as a ship or airplane. By its rotation in water or air, the propeller produces thrust on the blades, which gives forward motion to the vehicle.

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