adjustable propeller

adjustable propeller

[ə′jəs·tə·bəl prə′pel·ər] (naval architecture) A screw propeller with blades that can be rotated around their axes to change the pitch. Also known as controllable-pitch propeller.

adjustable propeller

A propeller with blades that can be set to a desired pitch on the ground when the propeller is at rest. The pitch of the propeller blades cannot be adjusted in flight. Also known as adjustable-pitch propeller.