PROPULSION
propulsion, actuation
(noun) the act of propelling
propulsion
(noun) a propelling force
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
propulsion (countable and uncountable, plural propulsions)
The action of driving or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*pul"sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. propulsion. See Propel.]
1. The act driving forward or away; the act or process of propelling; as, steam propulsion.
2. An impelling act or movement. God works in all things; all obey His first propulsion. Whittier.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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