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noun
A mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water.
synonym: propeller.
is a specific kind of: mechanical device.
is a broader term that covers: airplane propeller, airscrew, prop | screw, screw propeller | variable-pitch propeller.
has as a part: blade, vane | hub.
derivation: impel, propel.
Dutch: schroef, propeller
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