An impeller is a rotating component in a pump or a turbine that helps to create fluid or gas flow. The word "impeller" is commonly used in the mechanical engineering field, but there are also several synonyms that can be used interchangeably. These include "rotor," which is a rotating part of an electrical or mechanical device, "fan," which is a machine for creating air or gas flow, and "blower," which is a device for creating air or gas flow by blowing. Other synonyms for "impeller" include "propeller," "agitator," and "spinner." Different terminologies might be used depending on the context in which the rotating component is used.