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propeller in German

propeller in German is Schraube, Propeller, Luftschraube — propeller means a device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.

propeller in German

Schraube
noun
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
noun
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.
Luftschraube
noun
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.
Schiffschraube
noun
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.

What does "propeller" mean?

  1. noun A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
    "The boat is powered by a single propeller."
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propeller in a sentence

  • The boat is powered by a single propeller.
  • The plane’s propeller spun rapidly before takeoff.

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What is "propeller" in German?
"propeller" in German is Schraube, Propeller, Luftschraube. propeller means: A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
Are there other ways to say "propeller" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "propeller": Schraube, Propeller, Luftschraube, Schiffschraube.
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