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self-propelled
self-pro·pelled (sĕlf′prə-pĕld′)adj.1. Containing its own means of propulsion: a self-propelled golf cart.2. Fired from or mounted on a moving vehicle: a self-propelled howitzer. self′-pro·pul′sion (-pŭl′shən) n.self-propelled adj (Mechanical Engineering) (of a vehicle) provided with its own source of tractive power rather than requiring an external means of propulsion ˌself-proˈpelling adjself′-propelled′ or self′-propel′ling, adj. 1. propelled by itself. 2. (of a vehicle) propelled by its own engine, motor, or the like. 3. (of a gun or rocket launcher) having a vehicle as a base. [1895–1900] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | self-propelled - containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement; "a self-propelled vehicle"self-propelling, automotivemoving - in motion; "a constantly moving crowd"; "the moving parts of the machine" | | 2. | self-propelled - moved forward by its own force or momentum; "a self-propelled egotist"; "the arms program is now self-propelled"self-propellingdynamic, dynamical - characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality; "a dynamic market"; "a dynamic speaker"; "the dynamic president of the firm" | Translationsself-propelled
self-propelled (of a vehicle) provided with its own source of tractive power rather than requiring an external means of propulsion self-propelled[¦self prə¦peld] (mechanical engineering) Pertaining to a vehicle given motion by means of a self-contained motor. (ordnance) Pertaining to a gun mounted on a vehicle that has its own motive power. Pertaining to a missile that is propelled by fuel carried by the missile itself, as in the case of a rocket. Pertaining to a military unit having self-propelled guns. AcronymsSeespouseself-propelled
Synonyms for self-propelledadj containing within itself the means of propulsion or movementSynonyms- self-propelling
- automotive
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