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self-pro·pelled | \ ˌself-prə-ˈpeld 
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\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
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self-propelled
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of self-propelled
: able to move itself by means of a motor
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self-propelled
adjectiveself-pro·pelled | \ ˌself-prə-ˈpeld \
Kids Definition of self-propelled
: containing within itself the means for its own movement
a self-propelled lawn mower
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The first known use of self-propelled was in 1812
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