What is another word for propeller shaft?
Pronunciation: [pɹəpˈɛlə ʃˈaft] (IPA) 
The propeller shaft is an essential component of a boat or a ship that transfers power from the engine to the propeller. Some common synonyms for the propeller shaft include the drive shaft, the transmission shaft, or the tail shaft. The drive shaft is used to connect the engine to the gearbox, while the transmission shaft transfers power from the gearbox to the propeller. The tail shaft is the section of the shaft that connects the gearbox to the propeller and usually projects through the stern of the vessel. There are also other terms such as the powertrain shaft or the intermediate shaft that may be used to refer to the propeller shaft in a specific context.
