noun Uncommon

propeller

pruh-PEHL-uh

Propeller (noun) means a device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air. Example: “The boat's propeller churned up the water as it pulled away from the dock.”

noun

A device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air.

"The boat's propeller churned up the water as it pulled away from the dock."

"A small plane's propeller can spin at thousands of revolutions per minute."

How to use propeller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe spinning blades that push a boat or plane forward.

Common pairings

propeller blade propeller plane ship's propeller

Word forms

propellers plural

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Etymology

From propel + -er, "one that propels."

Synonyms

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propellor

Related words

propellor

Rhymes for propeller

Eller teller seller Keller feller heller yeller Weller Geller dweller Bueller Mueller

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Frequently asked questions

What does “propeller” mean?

The word “propeller” means a device with angled blades that spins on a shaft to push a boat or aircraft through water or air. In plain terms, the spinning blades that push a boat or plane forward.

How do you pronounce “propeller”?

“Propeller” is pronounced pruh-PEHL-uh (/pɹəˈpɛl.ɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “propeller” in a sentence?

Here is “propeller” used in a sentence: “The boat's propeller churned up the water as it pulled away from the dock.”

What part of speech is “propeller”?

“Propeller” is a noun.

Is “propeller” a common word?

“Propeller” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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