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Meanings of start the propeller in English

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Usage of start the propeller in English
1
The controls were simple: levers to steer the vanes, a crank to start the propeller.
Empire in black and gold
2
We'll drop a bit further and then Andrew shall start the propellers.
A Honeymoon in Space
3
Tom took his place in the seat, and Mr. Jackson started the propeller.
Tom Swift and His Wireless Message; Or, The Castaways of Earthqu...
4
Tom started the propeller himself, and quickly jumped into his seat.
Tom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on Record
5
Its wet folds swelled out, and presently Jack started the propellers.
The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone
6
Peggy, with a quick movement, threw in the clutch that started the propeller to whirring.
The Girl Aviators' Sky Cruise
7
We'll rise to some distance before starting the propellers, and then we won't create any excitement.
Tom Swift and His Airship
8
While Mr. Damon was in his seat the young inventor started the propeller, and noted the thrust developed.
Tom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on Record
9
Don't start the propellers, but just go and see that the guns are all right in case of accidents.
A Honeymoon in Space
10
Start the propellers, Ned.
Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera; Or, Thrilling Adventures While ...
11
Tom started the propeller.
Tom Swift and His Sky Racer; Or, The Quickest Flight on Record
12
A mechanic started the propeller, the machine began to bump over the ground, and presently it was in the air and climbing.
The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border
13
"I'm going to start the propellers in a minute."
Tom Swift and His Airship
14
"I'll start the propellers now, Mr. Damon," said Tom, when the trouble had been remedied.
Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky
15
My idea is that if we can partly cut the weed off, starting the propellers, either forward or in reverse, will finish the trick.
Tom Swift and His Undersea Search; Or, the Treasure on the Floor...
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"I guess we gave them a lesson," remarked Tom, as he started the propellers and sent the ship on through the night.
Tom Swift and His Electric Rifle; Or, Daring Adventures in Eleph...