Propeller Plane

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɛlər pleɪn/

Definitions of propeller plane

noun a part of the aircraft that generates thrust by rotating

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a propeller plane flying in the sky.

A2 The propeller plane landed smoothly on the runway.

B1 The propeller plane was used for short-distance flights.

B2 The vintage propeller plane had a distinctive sound as it flew overhead.

C1 The pilot expertly maneuvered the propeller plane through turbulent weather.

C2 The propeller plane's engine roared as it accelerated down the runway for takeoff.

Examples of propeller plane in a Sentence

formal The propeller plane flew smoothly through the clear blue sky.

informal I love watching propeller planes take off at the airport.

slang Check out that cool prop plane flying overhead!

figurative Her thoughts were like a propeller plane, constantly spinning and never settling.

Grammatical Forms of propeller plane

• plural: propeller planes
• comparative: more propeller plane
• superlative: most propeller plane
• present tense: propeller planes
• future tense: will be propeller planes
• perfect tense: have been propeller planes
• continuous tense: are propeller planes
• singular: propeller plane
• positive degree: propeller plane
• infinitive: to propeller plane
• gerund: propeller planing
• participle: propeller planed

Origin and Evolution of propeller plane

First Known Use: 1903 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'propeller plane' originated from the combination of the word 'propeller' referring to the rotating blade used to provide thrust and 'plane' which denotes an aircraft designed for travel through the air.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to distinguish aircraft powered by propellers from other types of aircraft, the term 'propeller plane' has become a common way to refer to airplanes with propeller-driven engines.