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prime mover

n.

1.

a. One regarded as the initial source of energy directed toward a goal: Patriotism was the prime mover of the revolution.

b. The initial force, such as electricity, wind, or gravity, that engages or moves a machine.

c. A machine or mechanism that converts natural energy into work. Also called primum mobile.

2. Any of various heavy-duty trucks or tractors.

3. Philosophy In Aristotelian philosophy, the self-moved being that causes all motion.

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prime mover

Noun

a person or thing which was important in helping create an idea, situation, etc.: he was the prime mover behind the coup

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A vehicle, including heavy construction equipment, possessing military characteristics, designed primarily for towing heavy, wheeled weapons and frequently providing facilities for the transportation of the crew of, and ammunition for, the weapon.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

prime mover - an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause; "God is the first cause" first cause, primum mobile causal agency, causal agent, cause - any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results