Propeller and Sail

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Propeller

Propeller noun - A mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water.
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Sail and propeller are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sail" instead a noun "Propeller".
Nearby Words: propelled, propelling, propellent

Sail

Sail noun - A journey over water in a vessel.
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Propeller and sail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Propeller" instead a noun "Sail".
Nearby Words: sailed, sailing, sailor, sailer

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old old propeller old sail
small small propeller small sail
massive massive propeller massive sail
huge huge propeller huge sail
Other adjectives: new, giant.

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  • The development of the screw propeller in 1840s - which solved the earlier problems along with greatly increasing efficiency - quickly made steam-and-sail ships practical and led to a number of screw frigates.
    Source: Useful Notes / History of Naval Warfare
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