propeller

• Dispositivo mecánico con palas rotatorias que empuja contra el aire o el agua para generar empuje, utilizado normalmente para propulsar aviones, barcos y otros vehículos.

A mechanical device with rotating blades that pushes against air or water to create thrust, commonly used to propel aircraft, ships, and other vehicles.

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   A device with rotating blades that creates thrust to propel a vehicle through air or water.

   Hélice propulsora

   • The airplane's propeller spun rapidly before takeoff.
   • The boat's propeller was damaged by a submerged log.
   • Engineers designed a new propeller for the drone.

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