Der Propeller
Example: Der Propeller dreht sich schnell, um das Flugzeug zu bewegen.
Definition
"Der Propeller" is a rotating blade or set of blades attached to an aircraft engine that generates thrust to move the airplane forward through the air. It functions by converting rotational motion into aerodynamic lift, essential for flight propulsion.
Etymology
The word "der Propeller" comes from the Latin verb 'propellere,' meaning 'to drive forward.' It entered German via English and other European languages during the development of early aviation technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Did you know? The term originally referred to ship propellers before being adopted for aircraft.
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"Der Propeller" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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