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propulsion
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propulsion
n.
act of pushing, act of propelling; thrust, driving force
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Propulsion
Propulsion is a means of creating force leading to movement. The term is derived from two Latin words: , meaning after or forward; and , meaning to drive. A propulsion system consists of a source of mechanical power, and a propulsor (means of converting this power into propulsive force).
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propulsion
Noun
1. a propelling force
(hypernym) force
(hyponym) nuclear propulsion
2. the act of propelling
(synonym) actuation
(hypernym) deed, feat, effort, exploit
(hyponym) launching, launch
(derivation) motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite
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propulsion
nf.
propulsion, projection
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propulsión
nf.
propulsion, act of propelling
