propulsion
noun
pro·pul·sion
prə-ˈpəl-shən 
1
: the action or process of propelling
2
: something that propels
Examples of propulsion in a Sentence
Sailboats use wind as their source of propulsion.
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Additionally, though there is a stationary model, for those who do choose the propulsion version, a 67-kW (90-hp) inboard electric thruster and 10-kW (13-hp) bow thruster are used to move it around.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2024
Unlike chemical propulsion systems, nuclear thermal propulsion systems rely on nuclear fission reactions to heat the propellant that is then expelled from the nozzle to create the driving force or thrust.
—Amber Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
In this layout, the powertrain can run off either propulsion system individually or simultaneously—all power goes through the gearbox to the all-wheel drive system, which electronically distributes torque where needed.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
There’s not much narrative propulsion this time, no steady build to Fleck’s righteous, Travis Bickle-y revenge.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 28 Oct. 2024
Unlike chemical propulsion systems, nuclear thermal propulsion systems rely on nuclear fission reactions to heat the propellant that is then expelled from the nozzle to create the driving force or thrust.
—Amber Dasilva / Jalopnik, Quartz, 15 Oct. 2024
In this layout, the powertrain can run off either propulsion system individually or simultaneously—all power goes through the gearbox to the all-wheel drive system, which electronically distributes torque where needed.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
There’s not much narrative propulsion this time, no steady build to Fleck’s righteous, Travis Bickle-y revenge.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Propulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propulsion. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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propulsion
noun
pro·pul·sion
prə-ˈpəl-shən
1
: the action or process of propelling
2
: something that propels
propulsive
adjective
-ˈpəl-siv
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