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propeller
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propeller
(noun)
propeller
/prə
ˈ
pɛlɚ/
noun
plural
propellers
propeller
/prə
ˈ
pɛlɚ/
noun
plural
propellers
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROPELLER
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a device with two or more blades that turn quickly and cause a ship or aircraft to move
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