Airplane Propeller (Noun)
Meaning
A propeller that rotates to push against air.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The airplane's engine turned a massive airplane propeller to generate the necessary thrust for takeoff.
- During the annual air show, a historic biplane was put on display with its distinctive airplane propeller.
- To create the design concept for their new small aircraft, engineers worked closely with an artist who added the key component: the airplane propeller.
- Their design ultimately was powered by an engine attached to an airplane propeller at its nose, improving forward momentum during tests.
- Visitors watched with interest as maintenance crews lubricated and balanced a modern plane's large airplane propeller, focusing on making adjustments and applying pressure gradually.