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Propellor

🔄 Synonyms of "Propellor"

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Word	Definition
propellernoun	A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Propellor"

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Word	Definition
propellernoun	A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
propeller shaftnoun	The shaft which transmits the rotary motion from an engine to a propeller, as on a ship or aircraft.
propelmentnoun	A mechanism that propels something.
prop shaftnoun	propeller shaft; driveshaft.
impellernoun	A rotating component of a device that accelerates fluid, increasing its pressure or flowrate.
screw ventilatornoun	(historical) A kind of ventilating apparatus using a propeller.
propelling pencilnoun	(UK) A mechanical pencil.
waterwheelnoun	Alternative spelling of water wheel. [A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery.]
rotornoun	A rotating part of a mechanical device; for example, in an electric motor, generator, alternator, or pump.
race rotationnoun	(mechanics) The rotation of the inner and outer parts of a bearing race.
sprocketnoun	(mechanical engineering) A toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain or other perforated band.
carburatornoun	Misspelling of carburetor. [(US, Canada) A device in an internal combustion engine where fuel is vaporized and mixed with air prior to ignition.]
drivewheelnoun	Alternative spelling of drive wheel. [A wheel that transmits power to other elements of a mechanism.]
wind millnoun	Rare spelling of windmill. [A machine which translates linear motion of wind to rotational motion by means of adjustable vanes called sails.]
water wheelnoun	A wheel, propelled by running or falling water, used to power machinery.
burnernoun	An element on a kitchen stove that generates localized heat for cooking.
spinner knobnoun	(automotive) Ellipsis of steering wheel spinner knob. [(automotive) An adapted driving device that attaches a spinnable knob to the steering wheel, allowing free spinning for those who can only grip the wheel with one limb, to be well attached to the wheel and allow the wheel to turn fully while gripped.]
combusternoun	Alternative spelling of combustor. [A chamber acting as the furnace in a jet engine or turbine engine, where intense combustion is induced.]
windwheelnoun	(historical) A wheel driven by the wind and used to power a machine.
rocketnoun	A long vehicle or craft propelled by a rocket engine; a missile or rocket-propelled spacecraft.