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propeller

Noun

Definitions

1. propeller

A rotating blade device used to propel aircraft or ships forward. It is a loanword from English and is used in both technical and everyday contexts when talking about planes or boats.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I just can't get the sound of that propeller out of my head — I can't sleep.

Sentence 2

"If the propeller chips, stop immediately," my brother said.

Sentence 3

By the way, can propellers actually be made out of wood?

Sentence 4

Hmm, I think the propeller's vibration has gone down.

Sentence 5

"This propeller isn't the original one, is it?" my friend said suspiciously.