Propel

//pɹəˈpɛl//

Word Type

Verb

The word "propel" can be used as a verb.

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Dbpedia Genre

object relational mapping

Derived Terms

nonpropelled propellable propellant propellent propeller propelling pencil propelment repropel self-propelled self-propelling unpropelled

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cause displace do make move

Type Of (IsA)

Manner Of

Related Terms

Related Terms

arrive drive move propulsion

Similar Terms

affect impress move strike

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