Definition

Noun: - An airplane that is driven by a propeller. This type of aircraft uses one or more propellers (rotating blades) to generate thrust for forward motion, as opposed to jet engines which use expelled exhaust gases.

Usage

• The term "propeller plane" is used to specify the propulsion method of an aircraft. It is often contrasted with "jet plane."
• It can refer to both historical and modern aircraft that use this technology.

Examples

• The small regional airline still uses propeller planes for short-haul flights between islands.
• Early aviation pioneers primarily flew propeller planes.
• Compared to a jet, a propeller plane is often slower but can be more fuel-efficient on certain routes.

Advanced Usage

• The term is sometimes used in technical or historical discussions about aviation to categorize aircraft by their engine type.

Variants and Related Words

• Propeller (noun): A mechanical device with rotating blades that creates thrust.
• Turboprop (noun): A type of propeller plane where the propeller is driven by a turbine engine. This is a specific, modern kind of propeller plane.
• Prop (noun, informal): A common abbreviation for "propeller" or "propeller plane" in casual or aviation contexts (e.g., "He flies a prop.").

Synonyms

• Prop plane (noun, informal): A common shortened form.
• Piston-engine aircraft (noun): A more specific term for propeller planes powered by internal combustion piston engines, which excludes turboprops.

Antonyms

• Jet plane (noun): An airplane propelled by jet engines.
• Jet aircraft (noun): A broader term for any aircraft using jet propulsion.

Noun

1. an airplane that is driven by a propeller