Propellers

Propellers thrust out on long and jointed arms, some pointing up, some down, the two largest pushing the craft forward.

Behemoth Mr. Scott Westerfeld 2010

Propellers, the company says, must be directed toward the wind.

Seeking power from the sun and wind 2008

Propellers have also been removed, and those will be taken probably back to the manufacturer, who's Hartsell (ph), for a good look at that.

CNN Transcript Oct 27, 2002 2002

Propellers churned; handkerchiefs fluttered, and, up on deck, the balls of yarn began to spin.

Middlesex Eugenides, Jeffery 2002

Propellers and propeller shafts were removed, checked, cleaned, repaired and refitted.

ANC Daily News Briefing 2002

Propellers have become deservedly unpopular the world over; and if it were possible for them to be faster than the side-wheel, it is hardly probable that first-class passengers would even then go by them, as they are known to be so exceedingly uncomfortable.

Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post Thomas Rainey

As much has been said of Propellers during the few years past, I propose examining the question with the view of ascertaining whether they are adapted to the mail service, and whether we can secure from them sufficient speed without a subsidy from the Government.

Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post Thomas Rainey

In theoretical investigations it may be convenient to assume both these pressures exactly equal, and this has been done in the paper "On Screw Propellers" already referred to; but this brings in an error of no importance so far as general principles are involved, but one which destroys much of the value such researches might, otherwise possess for those who are engaged in the practical construction of screw propellers or turbines.

Scientific American Supplement, No. 460, October 25, 1884 Various

Propellers will hardly form an exception to this rule.

Ocean Steam Navigation and the Ocean Post Thomas Rainey

Propellers with a pitch capable of being varied by the pilot are the dream of propeller designers.

The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition 1919