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Self-propelled

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having its own means of propulsion that moves with it. not-comparable

    "Of particular note were two self-propelled fire-fighting vehicles, adapted from Drewry railcars, enabling a rapid response to a fire anywhere on the extensive site."

Adjective
  1. 1
    moved forward by its own force or momentum wordnet
  2. 2
    containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement wordnet

Etymology

From self- + propelled.

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