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propulsion

pro·pul·sion [ prə púlsh'n ] (plural pro·pul·sions)

noun

Definition:

1. act of driving something forward: the process by which an object such as an automobile, ship, aircraft, or missile is moved forward

2. driving force: the force by which an object such as an automobile, ship, aircraft, or missile is moved forward

[Early 17th century. < obsolete propulse "drive away" < Latin propulsare< propuls-, past participle of propellere (see propel)]

pro·pul·sive [ prə púlsiv ] adjective

pro·pul·so·ry [ prə púlsəree ] adjective

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