especially: a device that consists of a central hub with radiating blades placed and twisted so that each forms part of a helical surface and that is used to propel a vehicle (such as a ship or airplane)
Examples of propeller in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebBut instead of electric propellers, Lilum's air taxi is propelled by an electric jet engine, which is more efficient in cruise mode.—Joann Muller, Axios, 18 July 2024 Abu Hamdan explained, without looking up from his laptop, that the darker waves corresponded with the moments in which the drone’s propeller had been facing the camera.—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024 Some of the power goes towards spinning propellers to move a ship through the water, but a large percentage – sometimes more than half – is used for lighting, air conditioning and other features for passenger comfort.—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 14 July 2024 Kelly McCandless has been arrested in connection with the incident that seriously injured Kyle Lively
A Texas man has suffered severe injuries after a woman allegedly backed a boat propeller into him while intoxicated, authorities claim.—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for propeller
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