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propeller noun

  • 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.
 propeller, schroef

propel verb

  /pɹəˈpel/ , /pɹəˈpɛl/
  • (transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
  • (transitive, figurative) To provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.
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propellant

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