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propulsion

(prəpʌlʃən)
uncountable noun [oft noun NOUN, NOUN noun]
Propulsion is the power that moves something, especially a vehicle, in a forward direction.
[formal]
Turbofans are the pinnacle of efficient jet propulsion.
...the submarine's propulsion system.
Synonyms: power, pressure, push, thrust More Synonyms of propulsion

propulsion in British English

(prəˈpʌlʃən)
noun
1. 
the act of propelling or the state of being propelled
2. 
a propelling force
Derived forms
propulsive (prəˈpʌlsɪv) or propulsory (proˈpulsory)
adjective
Word origin
C15: from Latin prōpellere to propel

propulsion in American English

(prəˈpʌlʃən)
noun
1. 
a propelling or being propelled
2. 
something that propels; propelling or driving force
Derived forms
propulsive (proˈpulsive)
adjective or proˈpulsory
Word origin
< L propulsus, pp. of propellere (see propel) + -ion

Examples of 'propulsion' in a sentence
propulsion

Instead - without the rocket propulsion provided by the engines - the craft is falling freely.
Baxter, Stephen ANTI-ICE (2001)
Some struggled free of the crush and began towards Howie by whatever means of propulsion they possessed.
Clive Barker THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)
They also had another great advantage -- a means of propulsion through the water.
Maclean, Alistair THE LONELY SEA (2001)
The captain yelled to the dockworkers to secure the lines and gave the engineer the okay to shut down the propulsion.
James W. Huston FALLOUT (2001)

In other languages
propulsion

British English: propulsion NOUN
Propulsion is the power that moves something, especially a vehicle, in a forward direction.
...the submarine's propulsion system.
  • American English: propulsion
  • Brazilian Portuguese: propulsão
  • Chinese: 推进力
  • European Spanish: propulsión
  • French: propulsion
  • German: Antrieb
  • Italian: propulsione
  • Japanese: 駆動力
  • Korean: 추진력
  • European Portuguese: propulsão
  • Latin American Spanish: propulsión

(noun) 
Definition
the act of propelling or the state of being propelled
For some time electric propulsion has been seen as a possible answer.
Synonyms
power
pressure
He may be putting pressure on her to agree.
push
thrust
It provides the thrust that makes the craft move forward.
momentum
This campaign is really gaining momentum.
impulse
Their impulse of broadcasting was for human rights.
impetus
This decision will give renewed impetus to economic regeneration.
motive power
impulsion
propelling force

Additional synonyms

in the sense of impetus
Definition
the force that starts a body moving or that tends to resist changes in its speed or direction once it is moving
This decision will give renewed impetus to economic regeneration.
Synonyms
force,
power,
energy,
momentum
in the sense of impulse
Their impulse of broadcasting was for human rights.
Synonyms
force,
pressure,
push,
movement,
surge,
motive,
thrust,
momentum,
stimulus,
catalyst,
impetus
in the sense of momentum
Definition
the impetus to go forward, develop, or get stronger
This campaign is really gaining momentum.
Synonyms
impetus,
force,
power,
drive,
push (informal),
energy,
strength,
thrust,
propulsion,
go-forward,
welly (slang)

Nearby words of
propulsion

  • propound
  • proprietor
  • propriety
  • propulsion
  • prosaic
  • proscribe
  • proscription

Synonyms of 'propulsion'

propulsion

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of pressure
Definition
a condition that is hard to bear
He may be putting pressure on her to agree.
Synonyms
power,
influence,
force,
obligation,
constraint,
sway,
compulsion,
coercion
in the sense of thrust
Definition
a force, esp. one that produces motion
It provides the thrust that makes the craft move forward.
Synonyms
momentum,
impetus,
drive,
motive power,
motive force,
propulsive force
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