propeller

We’d seen nearly every stage of production — from “grass to glass,” as McAfee called it — when he parked his truck next to the hangar that houses his Cessna 210 Centurion propeller plane.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026

We were running this airlift, like small propeller planes with eight seats, trying to get more than 100 people back to the mainland before twilight hits because they don’t have lighting on the runway.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

In 1980, the Warrior was seized by the Spanish navy, who removed a thrust bearing from the propeller shaft and held the ship for $142,000 bail.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2025

She stood on the wheel of one of those World War One propeller planes, with a look of determination, as if fueled by miranium.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Federal agents have radar, acoustic sensors to detect the distinct noise signature of a drone’s motors and propellers and thermal and optical detection.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

In the footage, two charred propellers and engines can be clearly seen.

From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026

Instead, they have propellers, reach speeds of 110 miles per hour and emit high-pitched buzzing sounds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

Consumer spending, aided by record stock market gains, and huge business investment in artificial intelligence have been chief propellers.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 23, 2025

There were propellers and a motor in the frame, and they sent the bag lumbering through the air, so he could guide his own flight.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep