airscrew
- noun
- /ˈɛrˌskru/
- Archaic
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hélice
- Early aircraft often used a wooden airscrew for propulsion.
Examples
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The pilot checked the airscrew before starting the engine.
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The airscrew spun rapidly as the aircraft took off.
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Damage to the airscrew can seriously affect flight performance.
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Many modern planes use advanced airscrews for better efficiency.
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The pilot checked the airscrew before starting the engine.
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Early aircraft often used a wooden airscrew for propulsion.
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Damage to the airscrew can seriously affect flight performance.
Synonyms
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3.9
A set of blades that spin to push a boat or plane forward
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4.6
A part with blades that turns to push a plane or boat forward
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5.1
A rotating blade that pushes water or air, like on a ship
A set of blades that spin to push air and move a plane forward
A machine with blades that turns to push a plane or boat forward
A device with angled blades that turns to push a boat or plane forward
A part of a plane with blades you can angle to work better at different speeds
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Etymology
The word airscrew combines air and screw, so imagine a large screw turning through the air to 'push' a plane forward. That's why an airscrew means the propeller that turns to move an aircraft.