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Definition of the day : « propel »

  • verb throw; release into air
Example sentences :
  • Poles are used to this day to propel the crafts on the Euphrates.
  • Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow
  • This is said of a steam-engine if reversed, to propel the vessel astern.
  • Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
  • To propel the cycle the chain-ring is turned in a clockwise direction.
  • Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams
  • It occurred to him presently that he could steer as well as propel his float with his feet.
  • Extract from : « The Border Watch » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Her great weight seemeth to propel her forward, ostrich-fashion.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb » by Charles Lamb
  • It is used to propel automobiles and motor boats, to drive machinery, etc.
  • Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower
  • The extending ends of the spokes are used to propel the wheel.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
  • It was not my intention to propel the boat near the bottom but only when near the surface.
  • Extract from : « Perseverance Island » by Douglas Frazar
  • Expert divers, using wings as well as feet, to propel them, under water.
  • Extract from : « Bird Guide » by Chester A. Reed
  • No automobile can come along here and propel you into another world.
  • Extract from : « Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator » by J. W. Duffield