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  1. 1. n. One who, or that which, propels. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A contrivance for propelling a steam vessel, usually consisting of a screw placed in the stern under water, and made to revolve by an engine; a propeller wheel. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. One who, or that which, propels. 2. A contrivance for propelling a steam vessel, usually consisting of a screw placed in the stern under water, and made to revolve by an engine; a propeller wheel. 3. A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer. Propeller wheel,the screw, usually having two or more blades, used in propelling a vessel. Source: webster
  6. 6. n:100 n. a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water Source: ecdict

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