propelling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb cause to move forward with force
impel; propel.
- Steam propels this ship
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verb give an incentive for action
motivate; prompt; propel; incite; move; actuate.
- This moved me to sacrifice my career
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adjective satellite tending to or capable of propelling
propellent; propellant; propulsive.
- propellant fuel for submarines
- the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency
- universities...the seats of propulsive thought