Impeller
(noun)
A rotating component in a pump or fan that moves fluid or air by imparting motion to it.
Origin:
From old french empelle, from empaller, to stamp, from latin impalare, to drive a stake into, from in- + palus, stake.
Examples:
- The impeller in the water pump was worn and needed to be replaced.
- The impeller in the centrifugal fan was spinning at high speed, producing a flow of air.
- The impeller in the pump was designed with curved vanes to maximize its efficiency.
- The impeller in the blower was driven by a motor, which provided the necessary power.
- The impeller in the cooling system was a critical component, as it regulated the flow of fluid through the engine.