propeller 
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water (Freq. 1) • Syn: propellor • Derivationally related forms: propel (for: propellor), propel • Hypernyms: mechanical device • Hyponyms: airplane propeller, airscrew, prop, screw, screw propeller, variable-pitch propeller • Part Meronyms: blade, vane, hub
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