propeller
noun
/pɹəˈpel.ə/
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/pɹəˈpɛl.ə/
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/pɹəˈpɛl.ɚ/
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- 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.
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hélice,
propulsor,
propela
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propel
verb
/pɹəˈpel/
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/pɹəˈpɛl/
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- (transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action; to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive or push forward.
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propulsar,
propeler
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- (transitive, figurative) To provide an impetus for nonphysical change; to cause to arrive to a certain situation or result.
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impulsar,
propeler,
propulsar
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