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But instead of electric propellers, Lilum's air taxi is propelled by an electric jet engine, which is more efficient in cruise mode.
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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
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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
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“Propeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propeller. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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propeller
noun
pro·pel·ler
prə-ˈpel-ər 
: a device consisting of a hub fitted with blades that is made to turn rapidly by an engine and is used especially for propelling airplanes and ships
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