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adjective
Date: 1869
1. containing within itself the means for its own propulsion <a self-propelled vehicle> 2. mounted on or fired from a moving vehicle <a self-propelled gun>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
См. также в других словарях:
self-propelled — self′ propelled′ or self′ propel′ling adj. 1) propelled by itself 2) (of a vehicle) propelled by its own engine, motor, or the like 3) mil (of a gun or rocket launcher) having a vehicle as a base • Etymology: 1895–1900 … From formal English to slang
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-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 — /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 … Australian-English dictionary
self-propelled — adjective Having its own means of propulsion that moves with it. Syn: automotive, self propelling … Wiktionary
self-propelled — adjective moving or able to move without external propulsion or agency. Derivatives self propelling adjective … English new terms dictionary
self-propelled — adj. (esp. of a motor vehicle etc.) moving or able to move without external propulsion. Derivatives: self propelling adj … Useful english dictionary
self-propelled — powered by itself or by its own engine … English contemporary dictionary
Self-propelled travel — is a way of travelling using only human powered transport. This includes non motorized machines such as a bicycle or skateboard. Self propelled travel is used to commute short distances or even for much longer distances such as bicycle touring.… … Wikipedia
