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SELF-PROPELLING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-propelling mean?
• SELF-PROPELLING (adjective)
The adjective SELF-PROPELLING has 2 senses:
1. containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
2. moved forward by its own force or momentum
Familiarity information: SELF-PROPELLING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
Synonyms:
automotive; self-propelled; self-propelling
Context example:
a self-propelled vehicle
Similar:
moving (in motion)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Moved forward by its own force or momentum
Synonyms:
self-propelled; self-propelling
Context example:
the arms program is now self-propelled
Similar:
dynamic; dynamical (characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality)
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