der Sternmotor
Translation
radial engine
Examples
Alte Flugzeuge hatten oft einen Sternmotor.
Old airplanes often had a radial engine.
Grammar Patterns
der Sternmotor ((of sth.)) the radial engine The radial engine of the aircraft is very loud.
Similar Words
Boxermotor (boxer engine), Reihenmotor (inline engine)
Etymology
From 'Stern' (star) and 'Motor' (engine). The cylinders are arranged radially like a star.
Memory Tips
Visualize the star-shaped arrangement of cylinders on the front of an old propeller plane.