propelled

Verb

The word is derived from propel

Meaning

of Propel

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

lambda inspired driven thrown drove accelerated swept pitched propelling actuate paddled galvanized rammed impelled

Antonyms

stopped locked interrupted clogged

Phrases with the word

self-propelled gun guided jet-propelled winged missile jet-propelled fighter jet-propelled pilotless aircraft armored self-propelled gun rocket-propelled grenades

Examples

After a flurry of posts from online jokers propelled it to the top five attractions in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, the online travel platforms says it is freezing contributions because they "do not describe a first-hand experience". Source: Internet

After 1896 the system was changed to one on which a motor car was added to each train to maneuver at the terminals, while en route, the trains were still propelled by the cable. Source: Internet

Although it was not the first 32-bit minicomputer, the VAX-11/780's combination of features, price, and marketing almost immediately propelled it to a leadership position in the market after it was released in 1978. Source: Internet

All this, significantly, has propelled the unusual crowd and personalities seen during each of his Campaigns. Source: Internet

Also in early 20th century literature, Pierre Boulle 's Planet of the Apes novel starts with a couple floating in space on a ship propelled and maneuvered by light sails. Source: Internet

An earlier anti-aircraft kill by the Taliban occurred during Operation Red Wings, on 28 June 2005 when a Chinook helicopter was destroyed by unguided rocket propelled grenades. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

propellant propellant explosive propellantless propellent propellentless propeller