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propeller-head

propeller-head is the alternative form of propeller head.

Meaning of propeller head

Noun

propeller head (plural propeller heads)

  1. The hub of a propeller, into which the blades fit.
    Synonyms:
    nerd, weenie
  2. (derogatory, slang) A person deeply absorbed in an academic field or technical interest, especially to the exclusion of social activities.
    Synonyms:
    geek

Forms of propeller-head

pluralpropeller-heads

Questions about propeller-head

What is propeller-head the alternative form of?
Propeller-head is the alternative form of propeller head.

Words near propeller-head in the dictionary

  1. propeller caps
  2. propeller head
  3. propeller heads
  4. propeller shaft
  5. propeller shafts
  6. propeller-head
  7. propeller-heads
  8. propellered
  9. propellerhead
  10. propellerheads
  11. propellerless

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