propeller
noun
a device having a revolving hub with radiating blades, for propelling an airplane, ship, etc.
propellers
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pluralof propeller.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Inside were drone components: small plastic propellers, I think four pieces," Vladyslav told investigators.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Federal agents have radar, acoustic sensors to detect the distinct noise signature of a drone’s motors and propellers and thermal and optical detection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Instead, they have propellers, reach speeds of 110 miles per hour and emit high-pitched buzzing sounds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026
Consumer spending, aided by record stock market gains, and huge business investment in artificial intelligence have been chief propellers.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025
These were not peanuts handed out on his recent flight but something acquired years earlier, back when all planes had propellers and pilots wore leather helmets and long, flowing scarves.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
