propeller shaft

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noun

a shaft that transmits power from an engine to a propeller.

a drive shaft.

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Origin of propeller shaft

First recorded in 1830–40

Words nearby propeller shaft

propellant, propellent, propeller, propeller head, propeller horsepower, propeller shaft, propeller wash, propelling pencil, propend, propene, propense

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How to use propeller shaft in a sentence

Wandering around Tribeca, you may stumble upon a decrepit elevator shaft that's full of curiosities.
New York’s Tiniest—and Weirdest—Museum|Nina Strochlic|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A man had killed himself by jumping out the window at the top, while a woman had done so by jumping down the elevator shaft.
Weird Washington Monument History|William O’Connor|May 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In one tragic incident in 1965, a man named Bob Restall passed out in the shaft and fell into the water.
Treasure Hunt to Discover Oak Island’s Mysterious Booty|Nina Strochlic|February 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Any celebration of these findings was quickly quashed as the shaft continued to flood and delay the work.
Treasure Hunt to Discover Oak Island’s Mysterious Booty|Nina Strochlic|February 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

For decades, explorers struggled to cap an endless flood of water that prevented access to the shaft.
Treasure Hunt to Discover Oak Island’s Mysterious Booty|Nina Strochlic|February 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His arm was drawn around the drum, and finally his whole body was drawn over the shaft, at a fearful rate.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
"I did n't fly off the handle," said the screw, twirling huskily at the end of the screw-shaft.
Kipling Stories and Poems Every Child Should Know, Book II|Rudyard Kipling
It was placed immediately over the shaft and pump-rods, requiring no engine-beam.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The case was fixed over the engine-shaft on two beams of timber from wall to wall.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The pole-case was fixed to strong beams immediately over the pump-shaft.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick

British Dictionary definitions for propeller shaft

propeller shaft

noun

the shaft that transmits power from the gearbox to the differential gear in a motor vehicle or from the engine to the propeller in a ship or aircraft

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