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propulsion

nounfemininetechnicaltécnico/pɾu.puɫ.ˈsɐ̃w̃/pro·pul·são

Definition

1

The action of driving or pushing forwards; the force that propels a vehicle or object.

Usage examples

The spacecraft's propulsion system failed.
Electric motors provide the propulsion for the vehicle.

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jet propulsionpropulsion systemnuclear propulsionpropulsion force