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propeller

/prəˈpɛlə/

/prəˈpɛlɚ/

Translations

propellernoun

propellers

Pl.

/prəˈpɛlə/

/prəˈpɛlɚ/

The boat's propeller was damaged by the rocks.

Винт лодки был поврежден камнями.

The airplane's propeller spun rapidly as it took off.

Пропеллер самолета быстро вращался, когда он взлетал.

Additional translations

Synonyms

propelleradjective

/prəˈpɛlə/

/prəˈpɛlɚ/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., propeller shaft) to denote relation to, or operation by, a propeller.

Synonyms

propellernoun

A mechanical device with blades that rotate to push against air or water, used to propel an aircraft or ship.

The airplane's propeller spun rapidly as it prepared for takeoff.

A person or thing that propels something.

The new engine acted as a powerful propeller for the speedboat.

propelleradjective

Relating to, driven by, or employing a propeller.

The museum displays a propeller aircraft from the 1930s.