self-propelled
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self–pro·pelled

adjective \ˌself-prə-ˈpeld\

Definition of SELF-PROPELLED

1
: containing within itself the means for its own propulsion <a self–propelled vehicle>
2
: mounted on or fired from a moving vehicle <a self–propelled gun>

First Known Use of SELF-PROPELLED

1869

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