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Definition of propulsion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
motionTECH. force that drives something forwardTECH.
- Jet engines provide the propulsion for the aircraft.
2.
movementTECH. the act of moving something forwardTECH.
- The propulsion of the boat was smooth.
Expressions with propulsion
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movement powered by itself without outside help
The robot uses self-propulsion to explore the area.
system providing force to move an object
The rocket's propulsion system failed during the launch.
movement by expelling a jet of fluid
Jet propulsion powers modern aircraft.
system using nuclear reactors for movement
Nuclear propulsion systems are being developed for space exploration.
system that propels a rocket by expelling gas at high speed
Rocket propulsion is crucial for launching satellites into orbit.
self-contained assembly that produces thrust to move a vehicle or craft
The satellite’s propulsion unit adjusted its orbit with a brief burn.
propulsion from high-speed ejection of gas
The rocket uses reaction propulsion to reach space.
Origin of propulsion
Latin, propellere (to drive forward)
Terms with propulsion included in their meaning
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toy
model aircraft using rubber band for propulsion
transportation
skateboard with an electric motor for propulsion
technology
describing parts or systems connected to a machine's main propulsion motor
sports
stick used to aid balance and propulsion in skiing
aircraft propulsion
engine that ejects a fast-moving jet of fluid to generate thrust
engine support
relying on an engine for propulsion in addition to muscle power
propulsion
related to the action of driving forward
propulsion
device providing thrust to propel a rocket
science fiction
hypothetical propulsion system in science fiction for faster-than-light travel
propulsion
propel with a rocket
propulsion
propelled by turbine engines
propulsion
propulsive force of an engine or rocket
astronautics
rocket using chemical reactions for propulsion
military
armored vehicle with built-in propulsion
sports
movement of legs in swimming for propulsion
propulsion
any engine used to propel an aircraft
biology
floating without attachment or propulsion in water
space propulsion
rocket propelled by nuclear energy
military
submarine using nuclear energy for propulsion
boat
detachable engine for boat propulsion
movement
able to cause movement or propulsion
propulsion
jet or rocket engine using expelled gases
space propulsion
engine that moves a rocket by pushing out gas from itself
propulsion
professional developing rocket propulsion systems
Examples of propulsion in a sentence
Electric cars rely on battery propulsion for movement. The propulsion of the rocket was powerful. He studied the propulsion of birds in flight.
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- French:propulsion, ...
- German:Antrieb, Fortbewegung, ...
- Italian:propulsione, ...
- Spanish:propulsión, ...
- Portuguese:propulsão, ...
- Chinese:推进力, ...
- Japanese:推進力, 推進, ...
- Arabic:دَفْع, تَحْرِيك, ...
- Hebrew:הֲנָעָה, דַּחַף, ...
- Russian:тяга, движение, ...
- Ukrainian:тяга, рушійна сила, ...
- Hindi:प्रणोदन, अग्रचालन, ...
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