hélice

Definitions of hélice
  1. noun
    a propeller that rotates to push against air
  2. noun
    a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
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    type of:
    mécanisme
    mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
  3. noun
    a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air
  4. noun
    a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle
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    type of:
    courbe
    the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
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