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propulsion

pruh-PUHL-shuhn
noun
1
The force or process that drives something forward.
"Jet propulsion allows the aircraft to reach high altitudes quickly."
"The submarine relies on electric propulsion to move silently."

How to Use Propulsion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe force that pushes or drives something forward, especially in vehicles and engines.

Common pairings
jet propulsion propulsion system rocket propulsion

Word Forms

propulsions plural

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Jet _____ allows the aircraft to reach high altitudes quickly.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin propulsio, from the Latin verb propello ("to drive forward").

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