1780, "anything that propels," agent noun from propel. In mechanical sense, 1809, of ships; of flying machines (in a broad, theoretical sense) 1842, in the specific modern sense 1853.
实用例句
1. With a low-pitched rumbling noise, the propeller began to rotate.
伴随着隆隆的低沉噪声，螺旋桨开始旋转起来。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The engine turned a propeller.
发动机使螺旋桨旋转起来。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The freighter fouled its propeller in fishing nets.
