impeller

/ɪmˈpɛlər/
/ɪmˈpɛlə/
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Other forms: impellers

Definitions of impeller
  1. noun
    the blade of a rotor (as in the compressor of a jet engine)
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    type of:
    blade, vane
    flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water
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