Airscrew
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Airscrew is a noun meaning The propeller of an aircraft; the prop.
Meaning
The propeller of an aircraft; the prop.
More Meanings
- Any actuator disk whose working fluid is air.
Example Sentences
The [wind] tunnel will be housed in a separate building close to the Railway Research Laboratory. It will be operated by an airscrew driven by a 50 h.p. motor which will draw air through at varying speeds up to 100 m.p.h.
Word Forms
- airscrews
Synonyms for airscrew
Depending on context, synonyms include prop.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prop, bladed, propeller, helicopteron, propulsor, propfan.
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