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twin-screw
[ twin-skroo ]
adjective
, Nautical.
- (of a vessel) having two screw propellers, which usually revolve in opposite directions.
twin-screw
adjective
- (of a vessel) having two propellers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of twin-screw1
First recorded in 1860–65
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Example Sentences
In twin-screw boats there are two distinct engines, one for each propeller.
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The best steamers, therefore, are fitted with the twin-screw propeller.
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For good business and Christian integrity are twin screw propellers.
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He was pleased to find that they had faith in the future of the twin screw and of subdivision.
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He believed that for war purposes the twin screw was recognized by all naval men as having very many advantages.
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