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-derivedCommon 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.