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Grammar : Verb
Spell : pruh-pel
Phonetic Transcription : prəˈpɛl



Definition of propelling

Origin :
  • mid-15c., "to drive away, expel," from Latin propellere "push forward, drive forward, drive forth; move, impel," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + pellere "to push, drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Meaning "to drive onward, cause to move forward" is from 1650s. Related: Propelled; propelling.
  • verb throw; release into air
Example sentences :
  • Mado laughed as he started the generators of the propelling energy.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • There did not seem to be a large amount of propelling power in her.
  • Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 » by Various
  • They had neither oar nor other means of propelling it to shore.
  • Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island » by Roger Thompson Finlay
  • He came back quite rapidly, propelling the boat with the paddle.
  • Extract from : « Forests of Maine » by Jacob S. Abbott
  • "Let's be going," Retief said, propelling Magnan toward the hall.
  • Extract from : « Gambler's World » by John Keith Laumer
  • Some long poles for propelling it had also been cut and shaped.
  • Extract from : « The Wanderers » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • The real force needed is not a propelling but a deflecting force.
  • Extract from : « Pioneers of Science » by Oliver Lodge
  • They are for propelling or driving the ball, according to the rules of the game.
  • Extract from : « The Complete Bachelor » by Walter Germain
  • I need not go into details regarding the propelling mechanism of this craft.
  • Extract from : « The Fire People » by Ray Cummings
  • She was manned with a great crew of rowers, who were propelling her with long oars.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Triumph » by Burt L. Standish

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