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propeller

🇬🇧 UK/prəˈpelə(r)/🇺🇸 US/prә'pelә/
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Definitions

n.

A rotating device with blades that pushes against air or water to move an aircraft or boat

螺旋桨,推进器

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
probefore
+
pelpush, drive
+
lconnector
+
erone who does, agent
=propeller

Common Collocations

  • 1.propeller blade螺旋桨叶片
  • 2.propeller shaft螺旋桨轴
  • 3.spin the propeller转动螺旋桨
  • 4.twin-propeller双螺旋桨

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The ship's massive propeller churned the water as it left the harbor.

  • 2.

    A damaged propeller blade caused the aircraft to vibrate abnormally during flight.

  • 3.

    The drone's four propellers allow it to hover steadily in the air.

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