propellor

[US]/prəˈpelə/
[UK]/prəˈpɛlər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a device with blades that spins around to push a boat or aircraft forward; a person or thing that drives or pushes something forward
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Example Sentences

the ship's propellor churned the water violently as the vessel accelerated.

mechanics spent hours replacing the damaged blade on the aircraft propellor.

a thick layer of barnacles covered the boat propellor, reducing its efficiency significantly.

the captain ordered the engine room to reverse the propellor to avoid collision.

modern submarines use a skewed propellor design to minimize cavitation noise.

the little boat features an outboard motor with a lightweight aluminum propellor.

debris in the water can easily bend or break a high-speed propellor.

before takeoff, the pilot carefully checked the propellor for any signs of cracks.

the tugboat's massive propellor provided the necessary thrust to move the ocean liner.

he felt a strong vibration in the cockpit, indicating a possible propellor imbalance.

efficiency is crucial when designing a propellor for long-distance cargo ships.

ships often travel slowly in cold waters to prevent ice from damaging the propellor.

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