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rotor bladenounthe long airfoil that rotates to provide the lift that supports a helicopter in the air
propellernounA 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.
propellersnounA 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.
sailing boatnounsailboat
rotorcraftnounAny aircraft that obtains its lift from rotors.
sailboatnoun(nautical) A boat propelled by a sail.
paddle wheelnoun(nautical) A large wheel, fitted with paddles, used to propel a vessel (especially a paddle steamer)
main rotornounrotor consisting of large rotating airfoils on a single-rotor helicopter that produce the lift to support the helicopter in the air
sailing vesselnoun(nautical) A boat or ship powered by wind in its sails; a sailboat or sailing ship.
sailing shipnounA ship with masts and sails, powered by the wind.
radial enginenounAny of several internal combustion engines that have the cylinders arranged radially around a central crankshaft
paddlewheelnounA boat propelled by a paddlewheel.
starboardThe righthand side of a ship, boat or aircraft when facing the front, or fore or bow. Used to unambiguously refer to directions according to the sides of the vessel, rather than those of a crew member or object.
rowing boatnoun(British, nautical) Alternative form of rowboat. [(US) A small open boat propelled by oars (by rowing).]
bowspritnoun(nautical) A spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel to provide the means of adding sail surface.
tailplanenounA horizontal airfoil, at the rear of an aircraft, to which the elevator is attached; usually associated with the tailfin.
lateen sailnouna triangular fore-and-aft sail used especially in the mediterranean
centreboardnoun(British spelling, nautical) The adjustable keel on a small yacht or dinghy that acts, among other things, as ballast and to counteract the sideways force of the wind.
sailplanenoun(aircraft) A glider that is optimised for soaring and is equipped with fixed wings and fuselage.
propulsionnounThe process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.

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