English Explanatory Dictionary

propeller

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, propels.
  2. A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
  3. A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.
  4. A spinnerbait.

Pronunciation

/pɹəˈpɛl.ə/ /pɹəˈpɛl.ɚ/ en-us-propeller.ogg /pɹəˈpel.ə/

Word forms

propeller propellers propellor

Etymology

From propel + -er.

Related words

prop propulsion

Derived words

constant-speed propeller fishtail propeller P-factor propeller beanie propeller cap propellered propellerhead propeller head propellerless propellerlike propeller shaft propliner
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