propellor

Other forms: propellors

Definitions of propellor
  1. noun
    a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
    synonyms: propeller
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    types:
    airplane propeller, airscrew, prop
    a propeller that rotates to push against air
    screw, screw propeller
    a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air
    variable-pitch propeller
    propeller for which the angle of the blades is adjustable
    type of:
    mechanical device
    mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
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