elica — meaning in English

English meaning

• helix noun A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
• 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

elica 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.

helix — full definition

1. noun A three-dimensional spiral curve, like the shape of a screw thread or a spiral staircase.
2. noun The curved outer rim of the ear.

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