Vocabulary Entry

propulsion

|noun • verb

noun

The act of propelling or the force that drives something forward.

Example Sentences

"The rocket's propulsion system was tested successfully."

"Understanding propulsion is key in aerospace engineering."

"The company's new engine design promises greater propulsion efficiency."

verb

Example Sentences

"The ship was propelled forward by a powerful engine."

"They used paddles to propulsion their canoe through the water."

"The jet engines propulsion was so strong that it could lift the aircraft off the ground in seconds."