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Propelling Definition & Meaning

propelling
adjective
  1. tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought"

"Propelling" in song lyrics

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  • "Steady pumping, compelling, propelling"
    Analog Brothers — Double Back

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Frequently asked questions

What does propelling mean?
tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought"
What part of speech is propelling?
Propelling is an adjective.

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