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Definition of propeller noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

propeller

noun
 
/prəˈpelə(r)/
 
/prəˈpelər/
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  1. a device with two or more long, flat blades that turn quickly and cause a ship or an aircraft to move forward
    • The propeller suddenly stopped turning.
    Extra Examples
    • The boat is fitted with a two-blade propeller.
    • The front engine drives the propellers.
    Topics Transport by waterc2, Transport by airc2
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