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propeller
A technical component with several rotating blades that generates thrust through its rotation and thus serves to power airplanes or ships, or to move air in fans.
Der Propeller des kleinen Flugzeugs begann sich mit lautem Dröhnen zu drehen.
The propeller of the small airplane began to spin with a loud roar.
In connection with 'Propeller' (propeller), verbs are often used that describe its function. The most common are 'sich drehen' (to rotate/spin) for the movement and 'antreiben' (to drive/power) for the purpose.
Der Motor startet und der Propeller beginnt sich langsam zu drehen.
The engine starts and the propeller slowly begins to spin.
The word 'Propeller' (propeller) is often used as the second part of compound nouns to specify the type of propeller. Examples are 'Schiffspropeller' (ship propeller), 'Flugzeugpropeller' (airplane propeller), or 'Heckpropeller' (tail rotor/rear propeller).
Der Schiffspropeller wurde bei der Kollision mit dem Felsen beschädigt.
The ship's propeller was damaged in the collision with the rock.
From the context, it is usually clear what kind of propeller is meant. Words like 'Flugzeug' (airplane), 'Boot' (boat), 'Schiff' (ship), 'Drohne' (drone), or 'Ventilator' (fan) indicate the exact use.
Der Ventilator an der Decke hat einen sehr leisen Propeller.
The fan on the ceiling has a very quiet propeller.
screw
Both words refer to a rotating drive that moves a ship or airplane forward. Schraube is particularly common in maritime contexts and technical language, while Propeller is the more general technical term. Propeller is usually the better choice in general technical texts, while Schraube is often used in maritime language.
Der Techniker ließ den Propeller des Schiffs vor der Reise prüfen.
The technician had the ship's propeller inspected before the voyage.
Der Kapitän ließ die Schraube des Schiffs vor der Reise prüfen.
The captain had the ship's propeller inspected before the voyage.
