propulsion
noun
pro·pul·sion
prə-ˈpəl-shən 
1
: the action or process of propelling
2
: something that propels
Examples of propulsion in a Sentence
Sailboats use wind as their source of propulsion.
Recent Examples on the Web
There was, in fact, a large section of the show devoted to electric and other forms of alternative propulsion.
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Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Just last week, another container ship lost propulsion near the same bridge.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The second mission will also head to the Moon’s south pole in the search for water ice that could be used for life support and propulsion.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
Hull 146 will be powered by a state-of-the-art diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system that is more efficient and uses less fuel than conventional setups, CRN says.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
But the Bolt EVs use General Motors' previous generation propulsion technology.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Contaminated fuel is believed to cause scores of ships to lose power and propulsion every year, but the incidents rarely come to light, experts say.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
The ship lost power and propulsion prior to crashing into the Baltimore bridge.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
The crew ran several system tests to attempt to remedy the loss of propulsion from the motor, but the tests proved unsuccessful.
—Rohan Mattu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Just last week, another container ship lost propulsion near the same bridge.
—USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2024
The second mission will also head to the Moon’s south pole in the search for water ice that could be used for life support and propulsion.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
Hull 146 will be powered by a state-of-the-art diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system that is more efficient and uses less fuel than conventional setups, CRN says.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
But the Bolt EVs use General Motors' previous generation propulsion technology.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Apr. 2024
Contaminated fuel is believed to cause scores of ships to lose power and propulsion every year, but the incidents rarely come to light, experts say.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC News, 30 Mar. 2024
The ship lost power and propulsion prior to crashing into the Baltimore bridge.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024
The crew ran several system tests to attempt to remedy the loss of propulsion from the motor, but the tests proved unsuccessful.
—Rohan Mattu, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Propulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propulsion. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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propulsion
noun
pro·pul·sion
prə-ˈpəl-shən
1
: the action or process of propelling
2
: something that propels
propulsive
adjective
-ˈpəl-siv
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