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propeller

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈpɛlɚ/ · UK /prəˈpelə/

propeller means: A device with turning blades that moves a boat or aircraft through water or air.

noun

ROTATING BLADESB2

A device with turning blades that moves a boat or aircraft through water or air.

  • The boat’s propeller stopped turning.
  • A stone damaged one propeller blade.
  • The aircraft has two propellers.

Common phrases: boat propeller, aircraft propeller, propeller blades

Questions about propeller

What does propeller mean?

A device with turning blades that moves a boat or aircraft through water or air.

What is propeller in other languages?

Türkçe: pervane · Español: hélice · Français: hélice · Deutsch: Propeller · Italiano: elica · 日本語: プロペラ

How do you pronounce propeller?

In American English /prəˈpɛlɚ/; in British English /prəˈpelə/.

How do you use propeller in a sentence?

The boat’s propeller stopped turning. A stone damaged one propeller blade.

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