noun
Meaning 1
One who, or that which, propels.
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noun
One who, or that which, propels.
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noun
A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
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noun
A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.
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noun
A spinnerbait.
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Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle
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noun
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: propellor
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: mechanical device
Narrower terms: airplane propeller, airscrew, prop, screw, screw propeller, variable-pitch propeller
History
From propel + -er.
Across languages
109 source translations are retained for this English entry.