Antonyms for propelling

Grammar : Verb

Spell : pruh-pel

Phonetic Transcription : prəˈpɛl

Definition of propelling

Origin : mid-15c., "to drive away, expel," from Latin propellere "push forward, drive forward, drive forth; move, impel," from pro- "forward" (see pro-) + pellere "to push, drive" (see pulse (n.1)). Meaning "to drive onward, cause to move forward" is from 1650s. Related: Propelled; propelling.

verb throw; release into air

Example sentences :

Mado laughed as he started the generators of the propelling energy.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

There did not seem to be a large amount of propelling power in her.
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 22, September, 1878 » by Various

They had neither oar nor other means of propelling it to shore.
Extract from : « The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island » by Roger Thompson Finlay

He came back quite rapidly, propelling the boat with the paddle.
Extract from : « Forests of Maine » by Jacob S. Abbott

"Let's be going," Retief said, propelling Magnan toward the hall.
Extract from : « Gambler's World » by John Keith Laumer

Some long poles for propelling it had also been cut and shaped.
Extract from : « The Wanderers » by W.H.G. Kingston

The real force needed is not a propelling but a deflecting force.
Extract from : « Pioneers of Science » by Oliver Lodge

They are for propelling or driving the ball, according to the rules of the game.
Extract from : « The Complete Bachelor » by Walter Germain

I need not go into details regarding the propelling mechanism of this craft.
Extract from : « The Fire People » by Ray Cummings

She was manned with a great crew of rowers, who were propelling her with long oars.
Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Triumph » by Burt L. Standish

Synonyms for propelling

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