Definitions

1. noun

A propeller or other device that turns in the opposite direction to the main propeller of an aircraft, used to counteract torque.

“The aircraft’s contraprop system helped to reduce the risk of stalling during takeoff.”

2. noun

A device or system that provides counteracting force or motion.

“The engineers designed a contraprop to stabilize the rotating platform.”

3. noun

A device or system that counteracts the effects of something.

“The company developed a contraprop system to mitigate the impact of the natural disaster.”