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Boost vs Propeller - What's the difference?

boost | propeller |

As nouns the difference between boost and propeller

is that boost is a push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help while propeller is propeller.

As a verb boost

is to lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.

boost

English

(Boost)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.
  • (automotive engineering) A positive intake manifold pressure in cars with turbochargers or superchargers.
  • Derived terms

    * battery booster * booster * boosterism

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To lift or push from behind (one who is endeavoring to climb); to push up; hence, to assist in overcoming obstacles, or in making advancement.
  • (slang) To steal.
  • To help or encourage (something) to increase or improve.
  • Anagrams

    * *

    propeller

    English

    Alternative forms

    * propellor

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who, or that which, propels.
  • A mechanical device, with shaped blades that turn on a shaft, to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
  • A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.
  • Derived terms

    * propeller beanie * propellerhead