propeller (n)
propellor (n)

n04011827

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
Outgoing links
Hypernym mechanical device
Derivationally related form propellor → propel
Derivationally related form propeller → propel
Hyponym airplane propeller, airscrew, prop; screw, screw propeller; variable-pitch propeller
Part meronym blade, vane; hub
Incoming links
Hypernym airplane propeller, airscrew, prop; screw, screw propeller; variable-pitch propeller
Part holonym blade, vane; hub
Hyponym mechanical device
Derivationally related form propel → propellor
Derivationally related form propel → propeller

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