prop wash
"Prop wash" refers to the disturbed air or water created by the action of a propeller, commonly used in aviation and nautical contexts.
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Definition
B2Aviation and Nautical
(technical)The turbulent air or water pushed behind by the propeller of an aircraft or boat.
Example
- The pilot had to be cautious of the prop wash when taxiing near other aircraft.
- Sailors often have to navigate through the prop wash created by larger ships.
C1Multirotors and Quadcopters
(technical)The disturbed air created behind the spinning rotor of a multirotor aircraft, affecting its stability and control.
Example
- The drone experienced instability due to prop wash during a rapid descent.
B2Humorous
(informal, humorous)A mythical substance supposedly used to wash propellers, often mentioned in jest within military or social organizations.
Example
- The new recruits were sent on a wild goose chase to find some prop wash.
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