propelling Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cause to move forward with force
    impel; propel.
    • Steam propels this ship
  2. verb give an incentive for action
    motivate; prompt; propel; incite; move; actuate.
    • This moved me to sacrifice my career
  3. adjective satellite tending to or capable of propelling
    propellent; propellant; propulsive.
    • propellant fuel for submarines
    • the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency
    • universities...the seats of propulsive thought

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