propulsion
noun
pro·pul·sion
prə-ˈpəl-shən 
1
: the action or process of propelling
2
: something that propels
Examples of propulsion in a Sentence
Sailboats use wind as their source of propulsion.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Each ship glides across the water nearly silently, wind-powered, and outfitted with hybrid propulsion.
—Julie Jones, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
Both ships are equipped with a SolidSail propulsion system that includes three masts with a total sail surface area of nearly 50,000 square feet.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
However, whether the scope of US permission will be limited to fuel supply or include nuclear propulsion technology transfer remains unclear.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Propulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propulsion. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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propulsion
noun
pro·pul·sion
prə-ˈpəl-shən
1
: the action or process of propelling
2
: something that propels
propulsive
adjective
-ˈpəl-siv
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