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propulsion

noun

prəˈpʌl.ʃən

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

The action of driving or pushing something forward.

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

The ship uses nuclear energy for propulsion.

thrust, acceleration, drive, force, momentum, push

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thrust, acceleration

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drive, thrust, force, momentum, push

inertia, stagnation, halt

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inertia, stagnation

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inertia, stagnation, halt

jet propulsion, rocket propulsion, nuclear propulsion, means of propulsion

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.

The introduction of something new, such as an idea, method, or device.

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water