die Doppelschraube
Translation
twin screw, double propeller, twin propeller
Examples
Das Schiff wird von einer Doppelschraube angetrieben.
The ship is powered by a twin screw.
Grammar Patterns
to have/use ((sth.)) to have/use a twin screw The ship has a twin screw.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Propeller, Schiffsschraube (ship's propeller)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Doppel-' (double) and 'Schraube' (screw, propeller).
Memory Tips
Visualize a ship with two ('Doppel') screws ('Schraube') for double the power.