propulsor — meaning in English
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English meaning
- propeller noun A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.
Senses
propulsor is used for these senses in English:
- atlatl A spearthrower consisting of a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart), intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to increase its force of penetration of the target. [from 19th c.]
- 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.