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propulsion [prəˈpʌlʃən] n
1. the act of propelling or the state of being propelled 2. a propelling force [from Latin prōpellere to propel] propulsive [prəˈpʌlsɪv], propulsory adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
propulsion Translations propulsion n → Antrieb m propulsion [prəˈpʌlʃ/ən] n jet propulsion → propulsione f a getto propulsion [prəˈpʌlʃ/ən] n jet propulsion → propulsione f a getto How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These two points were of the very essence of sailing tactics, and these two points have been eliminated from the modern tactical problem by the changes of propulsion and armament. The human is rarely born these days, who, without long training in the social associations of drinking, feels the irresistible chemical propulsion of his system toward alcohol. To the whale, his tail is the sole means of propulsion. |
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