Propeller-shaft
noun
1.
a shaft that transmits power from an engine to a propeller.
2.
a drive shaft.
propeller shaft
noun
1.
the shaft that transmits power from the gearbox to the differential gear in a motor vehicle or from the engine to the propeller in a ship or aircraft
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