Heckschraube
dieNounstern propeller; tail rotor.
English translations
- 01
setscrew
- 02
grub screw
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Schiffsschraube, die am Heck eines Schiffes angebracht ist.
- English meaning
- Propeller
- Synonym
- Propeller
- German example
- Die Heckschraube trieb das Schiff vorwärts.
- English example
- The propeller propelled the ship forward.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Heckschraube
- Plural Form
- die Heckschrauben
Example sentences with “Heckschraube”
Die Heckschraube des Hubschraubers ist beschädigt. (The tail rotor of the helicopter is damaged.)
Frequently asked questions
Does Heckschraube refer to ships or planes?
It can refer to both. In nautical terms, it's a stern propeller; in aviation, it is a tail rotor. It is a feminine noun (die Heckschraube).