Meaning & Definition of word "Propeller"

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    Propeller

    /prəˈpɛlər/

    noun:

    • 1. A device with blades that rotates to produce thrust, often used in aircraft or boats.
      • Example: The airplane's propeller spun rapidly as it prepared for takeoff.
    • 2. A similar device used to drive a vehicle through water.
      • Example: The boat's propeller churned the water as it sped across the lake.
    • 3. A multiple-bladed device that converts rotational motion into thrust.
      • Example: The helicopter's propeller lifted it off the ground with ease.
    • 4. Any device that propels or moves something forward.
      • Example: The wind turbine's propeller turned gracefully in the breeze.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'propellere', meaning 'to drive forward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    propeller hat:

    A playful cap with a small, rotating propeller on top.

    propeller head:

    Slang for a person with an obsession for technology or gadgets.

    Related Words

    engine:

    A machine for converting heat energy into mechanical energy.

    aerodynamics:

    The study of the behavior of air as it interacts with solid objects.

    Slang Meanings of propeller

    Meaning: Someone who is very tech-savvy.

    Example Sentence: He's such a propeller, always upgrading his gadgets.

    Meaning: A term for a person who talks endlessly about aviation.

    Example Sentence: Don't be a propeller at the party, you're boring everyone with your plane stories.