propelling
Forcing into motion
Propelling is driving something forward or causing it to move.
A rocket propels a spacecraft; oars propel a boat.
The word often appears as a participle modifying force or mechanism: the propelling force behind the movement, a self-propelling vehicle.
Figuratively, ambition or curiosity can be propelling forces in someone's life.
Controlling a vehicle
- spurringInciting to action
- urgingStrongly encouraging action
- motivatingPrompting someone to act
- inspiringEvoking enthusiasm or drive
stimulating · encouraging · inciting · prompting · goading · galvanizing · energizing · rousing
Applying force to move
- shovingPushing with force
- thrustingPushing with force
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- forcingCompelling through pressure
launching · projecting · ejecting · shooting · hurling · heaving · catapulting · flinging
Energy source material
- thrustForceful forward motion
- powerEnergy transfer rate
- torqueRotational force measurement
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
kinetic · momentum · force · acceleration · velocity · horsepower · wattage · voltage
Redirecting to another location
- furtheringAiding progress of
- advancingMoving in forward direction
- promotingActively supporting or furthering
- boostingIncreasing force or level
accelerating · hastening · expediting · facilitating · enabling · catalyzing · sparking · triggering
driving
Controlling a vehicle
- spurringInciting to action
- urgingStrongly encouraging action
- motivatingPrompting someone to act
inspiring · stimulating · encouraging · inciting · prompting · goading · galvanizing · energizing · rousing · stirring
pushing
Applying force to move
forcing · launching · projecting · ejecting · shooting · hurling · heaving · catapulting · flinging · casting
fuel
Energy source material
combustion · kinetic · momentum · force · acceleration · velocity · horsepower · wattage · voltage · current
forwarding
Redirecting to another location
- furtheringAiding progress of
- advancingMoving in forward direction
- promotingActively supporting or furthering
boosting · accelerating · hastening · expediting · facilitating · enabling · catalyzing · sparking · triggering · launching
swimming
Locomotion through water
kicking · stroking · gliding · skating · skiing · sailing · running · walking · crawling · cycling
engines
Machines converting fuel to motion
- motorsMachines that produce motion
- turbinesBlade-driven power converters
- propellersSpinning blades creating thrust
jets · rockets · thrusters · pistons · rotors · screws · fans · impellers · boosters · combustion
propellingbraking
Reducing speed deliberately
decelerating · retarding · slowing · stopping · halting
propellingstatic
Without motion or change
stationary · motionless · inert · stagnant · immobile
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