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double-propeller plane — noun a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability) • Syn: ↑double prop, ↑twin prop, ↑twin propeller plane • Hypernyms: ↑propeller plane … Useful english dictionary
twin-propeller-plane — noun a propeller plane with an engine that drives two propellers in opposite directions (for stability) • Syn: ↑double prop, ↑double propeller plane, ↑twin prop • Hypernyms: ↑propeller plane … Useful english dictionary
single-propeller plane — noun a propeller plane with a single propeller • Syn: ↑single prop • Hypernyms: ↑propeller plane … Useful english dictionary
turbo-propeller plane — noun an airplane with an external propeller that is driven by a turbojet engine • Syn: ↑propjet, ↑turboprop • Hypernyms: ↑propeller plane • Part Meronyms: ↑fanjet, ↑fan jet, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
plane — I n 1. level surface, level, flat surface, flat; horizon, skyline, Astron., Navig. azimuth; sea level, water level; table, homaloid; plain, flatland, champaign, plateau, steppe, prairie; bowling alley, bowling green, pool or billiard table,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
Propeller — A propeller is essentially a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle such as an aircraft, ship, or submarine through a mass such as water or air, by rotating two or more twisted… … Wikipedia
Propeller Arena — Infobox VG| title = Propeller Arena caption = developer = Sega AM2 publisher = Sega designer = engine = released = cancelled genre = Action modes = Single player, multiplayer ratings = ESRB: Not Rated (NR) platforms = Dreamcast media =… … Wikipedia
propeller blade angle — Except when feathered, when the angle is approximately 90°, the acute angle between the chord of a propeller and the plane of the rotation. Also called pitch. See blade angle. See also propeller synchrophasing … Aviation dictionary
propeller torque — The opposing force or resistance to motion in the plane of rotation of the propeller. See propeller thrust … Aviation dictionary
propeller — A rotating airfoil driven by an airplane engine. The function of a propeller is the conversion of engine shaft torque into thrust to propel the airplane through the air. It produces thrust approximately perpendicular to its plane of rotation. The … Aviation dictionary
