propulsion
- the act or process of propelling.
- the state of being propelled.
- a means of propelling; propelling force, impulse, etc.
Origin of propulsion
Related Words for propulsion
tension, stress, strength, power, speed, energy, thrust, drive, punch, pressure, impulse, push, velocity, muscle, effort, steam, momentum, horsepowerExamples from the Web for propulsion
Contemporary Examples of propulsion
These mostly focus on propulsion and transport, but 4M is a different concept.
It certainly cannot sail under its own power, as 80 percent of the electricity generated on board is used for propulsion.
Historical Examples of propulsion
Instinctively his hand leaped to the propulsion control and hovered there.
Loot of the VoidEdwin K. Sloat
The only article of propulsion we could hire were saddle mules.
Dangers of the Trail in 1865Charles E Young
The boat trembled like an automobile under the propulsion of the engine.
Ruth Fielding Down EastAlice B. Emerson
But into the propulsion this time Bob put all his great strength.
The Radio Boys with the Revenue GuardsGerald Breckenridge
A couple of shots might disable in a minute her means of propulsion.
Famous Sea FightsJohn Richard Hale
propulsion
- the act of propelling or the state of being propelled
- a propelling force
Word Origin for propulsion
Word Origin and History for propulsion
1610s, "expulsion," noun of action formed from propuls-, past participle stem of Latin propellere "to propel" (see propel). Meaning "act of driving forward, propulsive force" first attested 1799.
propulsion
(prə-pŭl′shən)- A driving or propelling force.
- The leaning or falling forward characteristic of the festination of Parkinsonism.