Self-propelled
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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 moved forward by its own force or momentum wordnet
- 2 containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"I wouldn't like to get into a self-propelled computer; I'd rather drive myself."
Etymology
From self- + propelled.