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.
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Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 July 2025
Owner customization includes fabrics, finishes, and lighting, while the IPS Volvo 1200 propulsion system allows for intuitive handling, especially when the owner is also the boat’s captain.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
This is complemented by a 415 kWh battery pack that supports hybrid propulsion and energy buffering.
—David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
To address this issue, our team has spent decades designing and developing a new propulsion system.
—Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
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“Propulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propulsion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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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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