Definitions for propelling



Overview of verb propel

The verb propel has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (4) propel, impel

(cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship")

2. motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite

(give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career")


Overview of adj propelling

The adj propelling has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive

(tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought")

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