turboprop
/ˈtɜrboʊˌprɑp/
noun
- An aircraft engine that uses a turbine to drive a propeller, or an airplane powered by such an engine.
- The pilot checked the turboprop before takeoff to ensure everything was working properly.
- Many regional airlines use turboprops because they are more fuel-efficient on short routes.
- The small commuter plane was powered by a single turboprop engine.