propeller shaft

The shaft which transmits the rotary motion from an engine to a propeller, as on a ship or aircraft.

Japanese Meaning

エンジンからプロペラに回転運動を伝える軸。船舶や航空機などに用いられる。

The crew inspected the propeller shaft for cracks after the rough crossing.

荒天の航海の後、乗組員はエンジンからプロペラに回転運動を伝えるプロペラ軸に亀裂がないか点検した。

Sense（1）

The shaft which transmits the rotary motion from an engine to a propeller, as on a ship or aircraft.

Sense（2）

(automotive) the shaft which connects the gearbox to the differential on the axle of a rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle.

propeller shafts

（ plural ）