Antonyms for propel
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : pruh-pel |
| Phonetic Transcription : prəˈpɛl |
Definition of propel
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
- 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
Synonyms for propel
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