Propeller
Propeller noun - A mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water.
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Synonyms for Propeller
Rudder and propeller are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rudder" instead a noun "Propeller".
Rudder
Rudder noun - (nautical) steering mechanism consisting of a hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern of a vessel.
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Synonyms for Rudder
Propeller and rudder are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Propeller" instead a noun "Rudder".
Nearby Word: rudderless
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Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Giant Mook German mechanic winds up in the spinning propeller of an airplane, but we just see blood sprayed onto the plane's rudder.
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In World War II, the early Spitfire types were powered by the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, which spun the propeller counter-clockwise, making the plane turn to the left, so the pilot would compensate with a slight right rudder.
Source: Damn You, Muscle Memory
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