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propulsion

 

[ prəˈpʌlʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spacecraft

The action of driving or pushing forward a spacecraft. It is the force that propels a spacecraft in a particular direction.

Synonyms

driving, impelling, propelling

Examples of usage

  • The propulsion system of the spacecraft consists of engines and fuel tanks.
  • The successful launch of the spacecraft was attributed to the advanced propulsion technology.
Context #2 | Noun

marine

The force or power used to drive a ship or boat forward through water. It is the mechanism that moves a vessel through the water.

Synonyms

driving force, propelling power, thrust

Examples of usage

  • The ship's propulsion system includes propellers and engines.
  • The captain adjusted the speed of the ship by controlling the propulsion.
Context #3 | Noun

aircraft

The process of generating thrust to propel an aircraft through the air. It is the mechanism that provides the necessary power for flight.

Synonyms

aircraft movement, flight power, thrust generation

Examples of usage

  • The jet engine is a common form of aircraft propulsion.
  • The aircraft's propulsion system is essential for achieving lift and forward motion.

Translations

Translations of the word "propulsion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 propulsão

🇮🇳 प्रणोदन

🇩🇪 Antrieb

🇮🇩 propulsi

🇺🇦 рушійна сила

🇵🇱 napęd

🇯🇵 推進

🇫🇷 propulsion

🇪🇸 propulsión

🇹🇷 itici güç

🇰🇷 추진력

🇸🇦 دفع

🇨🇿 pohon

🇸🇰 pohon

🇨🇳 推进

🇸🇮 pogonska sila

🇮🇸 knýr

🇰🇿 қозғаушы күш

🇬🇪 წამყვანი ძალა

🇦🇿 itici qüvvə

🇲🇽 propulsión

Etymology

The word 'propulsion' originated from the Latin word 'propellere', which means 'drive forward'. The concept of propulsion has been essential in the development of transportation systems, from ancient sailing ships to modern spacecraft. The evolution of propulsion technology has revolutionized travel and exploration, enabling humans to reach new frontiers in air, sea, and space.

See also: propellant, propeller, propelling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,861, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.