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Definition & Synonyms
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• Propel
- (v. t.) To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder.
Synonyms:
Actuate, Impel, Incite, Motivate, Move, Prompt,
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• Propelling
- (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Propel
Synonyms:
Propulsive,
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• propeller
- () A propeller screw placed in front of the supporting planes of an aeroplane instead of behind them, so that it exerts a pull instead of a push. Hence, Tractor monoplane, Tractor biplane, etc.
- (n.) One who, or that which, propels.
- (n.) A contrivance for propelling a steam vessel, usually consisting of a screw placed in the stern under water, and made to revolve by an engine; a propeller wheel.
- (n.) A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer.
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