propulsion

created by Rockwalrus
(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:17:30

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.

 

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