airscrew

/ˈɛərskruː/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of propeller used on aircraft or other machines to provide thrust, typically consisting of a rotor with a central hub and a number of blades

“The damaged airscrew required immediate repair before the plane could take off.”

2. noun

a screw used to drive airs

“The airscrew was turned manually to drive the air into the system.”

Synonyms

  • propeller
  • rotor