AIRSCREW Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word airscrew. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for AIRSCREW
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| blade | nounn | |||||||
noun • especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole • a dashing young man • something long and thin resembling a blade of grass • a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard • a cut of beef from the shoulder blade • a broad flat body part (as of the shoulder or tongue) • the part of the skate that slides on the ice • flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water • the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge | ||||||||
| fan | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces • an enthusiastic devotee of sports • an ardent follower and admirer verb • strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher) • make (an emotion) fiercer • agitate the air • blow away or off with a current of air | ||||||||
| helix | nounn | |||||||
noun • type genus of the family Helicidae • a curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a constant angle • a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | ||||||||
| propeller | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water | ||||||||
| rotor | nounn | |||||||
noun • the rotating armature of a motor or generator • the revolving bar of a distributor • rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils | ||||||||
| spinner | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who spins (who twists fibers into threads) • board game equipment that consists of a dial and an arrow that is spun to determine the next move in the game • fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water | ||||||||
| vane | nounn | |||||||
noun • mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind • a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it • flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water • the flattened weblike part of a feather consisting of a series of barbs on either side of the shaft | ||||||||
| prop | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling • any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie • a propeller that rotates to push against air verb • support by placing against something solid or rigid | ||||||||
| airplane propeller | nounn | |||||||
noun • a propeller that rotates to push against air | ||||||||
