self-propelling

self-propelling
adjective Date: 1845 self-propelled 1

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  • self-propelled self-propelling — dynamical dynamical adj. [Narrower terms: {can do}; {driving}; {energizing, energising, kinetic}; {forceful, slashing, vigorous}; {projectile}; {propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive}; {renascent, resurgent}; {self propelled, self… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • self-propelling — adjective 1. containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement a self propelled vehicle • Syn: ↑automotive, ↑self propelled • Similar to: ↑moving 2. moved forward by its own force or momentum a self propelled egotist …   Useful english dictionary

  • self-propelling — adjective Self propelled …   Wiktionary

  • self-propelled — /self preuh peld , self /, adj. 1. propelled by itself. 2. (of a vehicle) propelled by its own engine, motor, or the like, rather than drawn or pushed by a horse, locomotive, etc. 3. (of a gun or a rocket launcher) having a vehicle as a base.… …   Universalium

  • self-propelled — [self′prə peld′] adj. propelled by its own motor or power: also self propelling …   English World dictionary

  • self-propelled — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ moving or able to move without external propulsion or agency. DERIVATIVES self propelling adjective …   English terms dictionary

  • self-acting — adj automatic, automated, self moving, self propelling, self propelled, self directing, automotive …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

  • self-propelled — /sɛlf prəˈpɛld/ (say self pruh peld) adjective 1. propelled by itself. 2. (of a vehicle, etc.) propelled by its own engine, motor, or the like, rather than drawn or pushed by a horse, locomotive, etc. –self propelling, adjective …  

  • self-propelled — adjective Having its own means of propulsion that moves with it. Syn: automotive, self propelling …   Wiktionary

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