twin-screw

[ twin-skroo ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Nautical.

(of a vessel) having two screw propellers, which usually revolve in opposite directions.

twin-screw

First recorded in 1860–65

In twin-screw boats there are two distinct engines, one for each propeller.

The best steamers, therefore, are fitted with the twin-screw propeller.

For good business and Christian integrity are twin screw propellers.

He was pleased to find that they had faith in the future of the twin screw and of subdivision.

He believed that for war purposes the twin screw was recognized by all naval men as having very many advantages.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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