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motive power
(redirected from Impelling power)

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motive power
n
1. (Physics / General Physics) any source of energy used to produce motion
2. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) the means of supplying power to an engine, vehicle, etc.
3. (Physics / General Physics) any driving force
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Noun1.motive power - the power or ability to movemotive power - the power or ability to move        
locomotion, motivity
mobility - the quality of moving freely
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