Synonyms for

Propellers

Verb / prʌˈpelɜ:z / Another word for propellers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A propeller is a device consisting of two or more blades that rotate to produce thrust and propel a vehicle, such as an airplane or a boat.

Synonyms & similar words

propeller propellor blades fans rotors screws windmills turbines impellers propulsors paddlewheels vanes augers sails airfoils vortexers spinners whirligigs gears rotaries propulsions drags

Example sentences

  1. The boat's propellers helped it move through the water.
  2. The helicopter's propellers spun fast as it flew in the sky.
  3. The windmill's propellers turned in the breeze.
  4. The airplane's propellers provided thrust for takeoff.
  5. The submarine's propellers helped it navigate underwater.

Quotes

  • Life is like a propeller, you need to keep moving forward to keep it spinning.
  • Be the propeller, not the anchor.
  • A propeller cannot spin in calm waters.

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