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Meaning
Noun
●
One who, or that which, propels.
●
In Aviation:
A
mechanical
device
with evenly-shaped
blades
that
turn on
a
shaft
to
push
against
air
or water, especially one used to
propel
an
aircraft
or boat.
●
In Watercraft:
A
steamboat
thus
propelled
; a
screw
steamer.
●
In Fishing:
A spinnerbait.
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Origin
propeller
English
-er
English
-er
Middle English (1100-1500)
-eren
Middle English (1100-1500)
-or
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ra
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
propel
English
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Etym
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