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Definition of propelling - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
driving forcehaving the ability to drive forward
- The propelling engine powered the ship.
2.
advancingcausing progress or advancement
- Her propelling ideas led the project to success.
Expressions with propelling
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pencil with a mechanism to extend the lead
She used a propelling pencil for her sketches.
able to move by itself without outside help
The self-propelling robot navigated the room alone.
part that directs engine exhaust to create thrust
The propelling nozzle helps the jet fly faster.
Origin of propelling
Latin, propellere (to drive forward)
Terms with propelling included in their meaning
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physical action
the act of propelling oneself off the ground
action
act of propelling something with the arm
physical action
the act of propelling oneself off the ground
action
describing actions that involve propelling objects by hand
sports move
act of propelling an object through the air
boating
short oar for propelling small boats
movement
driving or propelling forward
sports
score by propelling a ball towards a goal
wheels
the act of propelling something on wheels
sports
relating to the sport of propelling a boat with oars
physics
propelling force pushing a vehicle or object ahead in its path
military
form of self-propelling torpedo
boating
act of propelling a boat using a pole
boating
associated with propelling a boat with a pole
tool
simple tube for propelling small missiles
discs
game propelling discs into sections
Examples of propelling in a sentence
His propelling ambition drove him to success. His propelling vision transformed the company. The propelling force of innovation drove the team forward.
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- French:propulsant, propulsif, ...
- German:antreibend, fördernd, ...
- Italian:propulsivo, ...
- Spanish:impulsor, ...
- Portuguese:impulsionador, propulsor, ...
- Chinese:推进的, 促进的, ...
- Japanese:推進する, 推進的な, ...
- Arabic:دَافِع, مُساهِم, ...
- Hebrew:מַנִּיעַ, מְנִיעַ, ...
- Russian:движущий, ...
- Ukrainian:рушійний, прогресивний, ...
- Hindi:प्रणोदक, प्रगतिशील, ...
Definition of propel - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cause movementcause to move in a particular direction
- His ambition will propel him to the top of his career..
2.
figurative changedrive someone to a particular situation or result
- Her passion propelled her to success.
Origin of propel
Latin, pro (forward) + pellere (to drive)
Examples of propel in a sentence
She used a motor to propel the vehicle. The coach's advice propelled the team to victory. His determination propelled him into a new career.
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- French:pousser, ...
- German:antreiben, vorantreiben, ...
- Italian:spingere, guidare, ...
- Spanish:impulsar, ...
- Portuguese:impulsionar, levar, ...
- Chinese:推动, 驱使, ...
- Japanese:駆り立てる, 促す, ...
- Arabic:دَفَعَ, حَفَّز, ...
- Hebrew:לְהָנִיעַ, לִדְחוֹף, ...
- Russian:продвигать, привести, ...
- Ukrainian:штовхати, спонукати, ...
- Hindi:आगे बढ़ाना, किसी को किसी नतीजे तक पहुँचा देना, ...
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