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propulsion Definition

pro·pul·sion (prə pul′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a propelling or being propelled
  2. something that propels; propelling or driving force

Etymology: < L propulsus, pp. of propellere (see propel) + -ion

propulsion Related Forms

pro·pul′·sive adjective or pro·pul′·sory

propulsion Synonyms

propulsion

n.

push, impulsion, impetus, momentum, drive; see also thrust 3.

propulsion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • provide: A hybrid is any car that uses two or more sources of power to drive or provide propulsion.
  • use: Traveling through space using electric propulsion may be the key to future space exploration within our solar system.

Adjective modifier

  • diesel-electric: In the January 06 issue of Yachting Monthly, Nigel Calder explains why he has opted to fit diesel-electric propulsion on his new boat.
  • electric: Net loss in efficiency of diesel electric propulsion at normal cruising speeds = 14 % .
  • marine: Commonly used with reference to engines used for marine propulsion.
  • naval: Confidence-building through transparency on stocks dedicated to naval propulsion could restore some of the trust.
  • nuclear: There's also the FAS page on nuclear propulsion.
  • forward: The hocks should flex under the body to provide the forward propulsion.

Modifies a noun

  • motor: The propulsion motors were supplied by the General Electric Company.
  • machinery: The engine room is a separate compartment containing the propulsion machinery of the vessel.
  • system: A hybrid vehicle uses multiple propulsion systems to provide motive power.
  • unit: Like to see degree propulsion unit time sitting in me to the.
  • engine: We then did a major overhaul of the main propulsion engines.
  • component: CL components BT equine powered propulsion system component © MDA, 2002.

Noun used with modifier

  • jet: Frank Whittle Frank Whittle, in 1929, was the first to propose the idea of jet propulsion in the modern sense.
  • rocket: Professor Branston is to lecture on modern developments in rocket propulsion to a group of school children on the moon.
  • ion: These might be used to generate the power needed for ion propulsion systems.
  • steam: Because of their steam propulsion, the American ships were larger and with a more graceful outline.
  • ship: October 8 2003 This is the view of the ships propulsion system that the passengers get.
  • aircraft: Aircraft propulsion systems have transmission problems high on the list of reliability risks ( oil loss, bearing failures etc.