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Propeller

//pɹəˈpɛl.ə// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who, or that which, propels.
  2. 2
    a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water wordnet
  3. 3
    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.

    "The plane’s propeller spun rapidly before takeoff."

  4. 4
    A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.
  5. 5
    A spinnerbait.

Etymology

From propel + -er.

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