screw propeller

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screw propeller

A propeller.

screw propeller

(Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) an early form of ship's propeller in which an Archimedes' screw is used to produce thrust by accelerating a flow of water

screw-propelled adj

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screw propeller - a propeller with several angled blades that rotates to push against water or air

screw

outboard motor, outboard - internal-combustion engine that mounts at stern of small boat

propeller, propellor - a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water

ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight

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