airscrew

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Thân thiện

The pilot checks the airscrew before takeoff.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A propeller that rotates to push against air: An airscrew is a type of propeller, typically with blades, that spins to generate thrust by displacing air. It is commonly used to propel aircraft.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The early airplane was powered by a single airscrew.
  • Engineers designed a more efficient airscrew for the new model.

Advanced Usage

• Technical Context: In aeronautical engineering, "airscrew" is a precise term for an aircraft propeller, distinguishing it from a marine propeller (screw).
  • The discussion focused on the aerodynamic efficiency of the twin-blade airscrew.

Variants and Related Words

• Propeller (n): A more common general synonym for a device with rotating blades that drives a vehicle forward.
• Rotor (n): A set of rotating blades, especially on a helicopter. While related, a rotor typically provides lift, whereas an airscrew primarily provides forward thrust.

Synonyms

• Propeller: A device with blades that turn to drive a vehicle forward.
• Fan: A machine with rotating blades for creating a current of air; in some technical contexts, it can be similar.

Related Phrases

• (To be) driven by an airscrew: Powered by a propeller.
  • The vintage aircraft was driven by a wooden airscrew.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a propeller that rotates to push against air

Từ đồng nghĩa

• airplane propeller
• prop