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Keywords: Steam, Gunpowder, Wheelchair, Propulsion, Onward

Related Terms: Torque, Aeroplane, Autogyro, Bank, Booster, Brakes, Chandelle, Crank, Crank, Decelerate, Fleet, Fly , Flywheel, Gyroscope, Helicopter, Impetus, Lift, Motorboat, Propeller, Propulsion, Pull, Push, Rocket , Rotor, Shaft, Shove, Skyrocket, Thrust , Turntable, Wake, Impeller, Thrusters, Autorotation, Detent Torque, Holding Torque, Slingshot, Lateral Acceleration, Downforce, Dynamic Balance, Impact Load, Kaiten, Starting Torque, Paramotor, Propulsion System, Thruster, Retrorocket, Slip , Self-Propelled, Nacelle

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To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder.

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to cause something to move forwards.

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cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"

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give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

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