self-propelled (redirected from self-propulsion)

self-pro·pelled (slfpr-pld)

adj.

1. Containing its own means of propulsion: a self-propelled golf cart.

2. Fired from or mounted on a moving vehicle: a self-propelled howitzer.

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self-pro·pulsion (-plshn) n.

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self-propelled

Adjective

1. (of a vehicle) driven by its own engine rather than drawn by a locomotive, horse, etc.

2. (of a rocket launcher or artillery piece) mounted on a motor vehicle

self-propelling adj

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	self-propelled - containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement; "a self-propelled vehicle" self-propelling, automotive moving - in motion; "a constantly moving crowd"; "the moving parts of the machine"
	2.	self-propelled - moved forward by its own force or momentum; "a self-propelled egotist"; "the arms program is now self-propelled" self-propelling dynamic, dynamical - characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality; "a dynamic market"; "a dynamic speaker"; "the dynamic president of the firm"

Translations

self-propelled [sɛlfprəˈpɛld] adj → autopropulsado, automotor/triz