hèlice — meaning in English

English meaning

• propeller noun A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
• screw noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.

Senses

hèlice is used for these senses in English:

• propeller 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.
• screw (nautical) A ship's propeller.

screw — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a spiral thread, driven in with a twisting motion to hold materials together.
2. noun A ship's propeller.
3. verb To attach or fasten something using a screw, or by twisting it into place.
4. verb (informal) To cheat, mistreat, or ruin things for someone.
5. noun (slang) A prison guard.

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