propeller shaft

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propeller shaft

[prə′pel·ər ‚shaft]

(mechanical engineering)

A shaft, carrying a screw propeller at its end, that transmits power from an engine to the propeller.

propeller shaft

The shaft on which the propeller is mounted.

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