Chiefly Ornithology. Of or relating to structures in a bird's wing (or tail); (in later use) spec. of or relating to the remiges of a bird's wing.

That propels (in various senses); capable of driving, pushing, or moving something in a particular direction; now spec. (of an explosive, etc.)…

Having the quality of propelling, or the tendency to propel something; that drives or pushes something forward; that provides propulsion.

= propulsive, adj. 1. Obsolete. rare.

Having the power or tendency to thrust forward or protrude; propulsive. In later use chiefly Biology.

That propels; that drives forwards or onwards. Now rare.

Of or relating to projection or casting forth; that throws forwards or onwards; projecting, propelling. Now rare.

That propels (in various senses of the verb).

In etymological sense: Propulsive. Obsolete (nonce use).

= propulsive, adj. 2.