propulsion

Meaning

The action of driving or pushing forward.

The action of driving or pushing something forward.

Example Sentences

Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.

The ship uses nuclear energy for propulsion.

Synonyms

thrust, acceleration, drive, force, momentum, push

Entry 1

thrust, acceleration

Entry 2

drive, thrust, force, momentum, push

Antonyms

inertia, stagnation, halt

Entry 1

inertia, stagnation

Entry 2

inertia, stagnation, halt

Collocations

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