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Synonyms for propeller
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : pruh-pel-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : prəˈpɛl ər |
Définition of propeller
Origin :- 1780, "anything that propels," agent noun from propel. In mechanical sense, 1809, of ships; of flying machines (in a broad, theoretical sense) 1842, in the specific modern sense 1853.
- noun blade
- There are some features, however, which may be safely adopted in propeller selection.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- The total weight of the monoplane with engine and propeller is 352 pounds.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- Much of the efficiency of the motor is due to the form and gearing of the propeller.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- The "thrust" of the propeller is also extraordinary, being between 250 and 260 pounds.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- The propeller has four blades which are but little wider than a lath.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- The propeller and propeller strut will be noticed in this illustration.
- Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
- This done, the propeller is soldered to the propeller-shaft.
- Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
- If a propeller acts in the same way as a screw, then it too must have a pitch.
- Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
- The propeller is a three-blade affair with a diameter of 21/4 inches.
- Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
- The end of the propeller also revolves adjacent to the bearing in the skeg.
- Extract from : « Boys' Book of Model Boats » by Raymond Francis Yates
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