propulsor

Definitions of propulsor
  1. noun
    a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
    synonyms: hélice
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    types:
    hélice
    a propeller that rotates to push against air
    turbina
    a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air
  2. noun
    an airplane that is driven by a propeller
    synonyms: avión propulsor
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    types:
    avión bipropulsor, bipropulsor
    a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability)
    turbohélice, turbopropulsor, turborreactor
    an airplane with an external propeller that is driven by a turbojet engine
    type of:
    aeroplano, avión
    an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
  3. noun
    someone who is an active supporter and advocate
    synonyms: promotor, promovedor
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    type of:
    anunciador, anunciante
    someone whose business is advertising
  4. noun
    an explosive charge that propels a rocket
    synonyms: propelente, propulsante
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    type of:
    separadora
    a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time
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