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propelling

 

[ prəˈpelɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

motion

To move or push something forward

Synonyms

drive, push, thrust

Examples of usage

  • The engine is propelling the boat through the water
  • The rocket is propelling itself into outer space
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A device that moves a vehicle or object forward

Synonyms

drive mechanism, propulsion system

Examples of usage

  • The propelling system of the aircraft is very efficient
  • The propelling mechanism of the submarine is powered by electricity

Translations

Translations of the word "propelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 propulsão

🇮🇳 प्रेरित करना

🇩🇪 antrieb

🇮🇩 menggerakkan

🇺🇦 приводити в рух

🇵🇱 napędzanie

🇯🇵 推進

🇫🇷 propulsion

🇪🇸 propulsión

🇹🇷 itici

🇰🇷 추진

🇸🇦 دفع

🇨🇿 pohánění

🇸🇰 poháňanie

🇨🇳 推进

🇸🇮 poganjanje

🇮🇸 knúning

🇰🇿 қозғау

🇬🇪 წამყვანი

🇦🇿 tətik

🇲🇽 propulsión

Word origin

The word 'propelling' originated from the verb 'propel', which comes from the Latin word 'propellere', meaning 'drive forward'. The concept of propelling objects or vehicles has been essential throughout human history, from early forms of propulsion like oars and sails to modern technologies like engines and rockets.

See also: propellant, propeller, propulsion.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,047, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.