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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