PROPEL

propel. Propel, v.t. to drive or push forward, to urge

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Pro‐pel″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Propelled (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Propelling.] [[L. propellere, propulsum; pro forward + pellere to drive. See Pulse a beating.]] To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder.