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Definitions for: Propulsion
[n] the act of propelling
[n] a propelling force
Webster (1913) Definition: Pro*pul"sion, n. [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.
Synonyms: actuation
See Also: deed, dribble, dribbling, drive, driving force, effort, ejection, exploit, expulsion, feat, force, forcing out, heave, jump, jumping, launch, launching, lift, lob, nuclear propulsion, projection, pull, pulling, push, pushing, raise, reaction propulsion, roll, rolling, shooting, shot, throw, thrust, wheeling
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