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propeller-powered

UK
/prəˈpɛlə ˈpaʊəd/
US
/prəˈpɛlɚ ˈpaʊɚd/

Translations

propeller-poweredadjective
UK
/prəˈpɛlə ˈpaʊəd/
US
/prəˈpɛlɚ ˈpaʊɚd/
Compound adjective; used attributively and predicatively to describe something driven by a propeller.
à héliceSe dit surtout des véhicules ou engins maritimes et aériens.
The propeller-powered boat moved steadily across the lake.
Le bateau à hélice avançait régulièrement sur le lac.
Additional translations
propulsé par une héliceFormulation plus explicite, fréquente dans un registre technique.
Synonyms
prop-driven
propeller-driven
turboprop
propeller-operated
propeller-equipped
Antonyms
rocket-powered
jet-driven
jet-propelled
jet-powered
propeller-poweredpast participle
Adjectival compound based on the past participle powered; describes an object as being powered by a propeller.
à héliceSe dit surtout des véhicules ou engins maritimes et aériens.
The propeller-powered aircraft could take off from a short runway.
L'avion à hélice pouvait décoller d'une piste courte.
Additional translations
propulsé par une héliceFormulation plus explicite, fréquente dans un registre technique.
Synonyms
propeller-driven
prop-driven
prop-powered
screw-driven
screw-propelled
turboprop-powered
Antonyms
jet-powered
jet-propelled
rocket-powered
rocket-propelled
sail-powered
electric-powered

Definitions

propeller-poweredadjective
powered by a propeller; using a propeller as the source of propulsion
The propeller-powered boat moved steadily across the lake.
propeller-poweredpast participle
powered by a propeller; fitted with or driven by a propeller
The propeller-powered aircraft could take off from a short runway.
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