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
- 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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