Examples of propeller in a Sentence
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What suffering does a turtle endure when its shell is struck by the sharp edges of a boat propeller?
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Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Lance Neal, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The 12-story-tall tower of mobiles and propellers weighed 200,000 pounds and cost $200,000.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 22 Apr. 2024
Aside from the ultra-intricate helicopter with flapping propellers and a retractable ramp and feet, the kit comes with eight recognizable faces in Minifigure form, including Paul Atreides, Chani Kynes, and Duncan Idaho.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2024
On the roof, clips secure the van to an airframe with six tilting propellers, transforming it into a high-speed, long-range eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2024
Additionally, listen for a distinct buzzing or humming noise produced by the drone’s motors and propellers.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
It’s powered by 200 lift jets, rather than rotors and propellers, with a 200 mph target cruising speed and 250-mile range.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
In addition to the drone and remote control, the set includes three rechargeable batteries, four replacement propellers, and charging cables.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
In that simulation, the propeller was not visible when looking to the rear of the aircraft, from where Cosme approached.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy Gabra Zackman Emma Kehlbeck Lance Neal, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2024
The 12-story-tall tower of mobiles and propellers weighed 200,000 pounds and cost $200,000.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 22 Apr. 2024
Aside from the ultra-intricate helicopter with flapping propellers and a retractable ramp and feet, the kit comes with eight recognizable faces in Minifigure form, including Paul Atreides, Chani Kynes, and Duncan Idaho.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 1 Mar. 2024
On the roof, clips secure the van to an airframe with six tilting propellers, transforming it into a high-speed, long-range eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) aircraft.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2024
Additionally, listen for a distinct buzzing or humming noise produced by the drone’s motors and propellers.
—Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
It’s powered by 200 lift jets, rather than rotors and propellers, with a 200 mph target cruising speed and 250-mile range.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
In addition to the drone and remote control, the set includes three rechargeable batteries, four replacement propellers, and charging cables.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024
In that simulation, the propeller was not visible when looking to the rear of the aircraft, from where Cosme approached.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Propeller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propeller. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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propeller
noun
pro·pel·ler
prə-ˈpel-ər 
: a device consisting of a hub fitted with blades that is made to turn rapidly by an engine and is used especially for propelling airplanes and ships
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