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tur·bo·prop
(tûr′bō-prŏp′)n.
1. A turbojet engine used to drive an external propeller.
2. An aircraft in which a turboprop is used. Also called propjet.
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turboprop
(ˌtɜːbəʊˈprɒp)n
1. (Aeronautics) an aircraft propulsion unit where a propeller is driven by a gas turbine
2. (Aeronautics) an aircraft powered by turboprops
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tur•bo•prop
(ˈtɜr boʊˌprɒp)n.
2. an airplane equipped with one or more turbo-propeller engines.
[1940–45]
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Noun | 1. | ![]() fanjet engine, turbofan engine, turbojet engine, turbojet, turbofan, fanjet, fan-jet - a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust propeller plane - an airplane that is driven by a propeller |
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turboprop
n (= engine) → Propellerturbine f, → Turboprop f; (= aircraft) → Turbo-Prop-Flugzeug nt
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