Vocabulary Entry

propel

|verb • noun

verb

To drive or push something forward.

Example Sentences

"The engine helps to propel the boat across the water."

"She uses her legs to propel herself upwards during the jump."

"The rocket was designed to propel astronauts into space."

noun

Example Sentences

"The propel of the wind made it difficult to walk."

"This invention greatly improved the propel of ships."

"Understanding the propel behind the project can enhance its success."