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SELF-PROPELLING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does self-propelling mean? 

SELF-PROPELLING (adjective)
  The adjective SELF-PROPELLING has 2 senses:

1. containing within itself the means of propulsion or movementplay

2. moved forward by its own force or momentumplay

  Familiarity information: SELF-PROPELLING used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SELF-PROPELLING (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement

Synonyms:

automotive; self-propelled; self-propelling

Context example:

a self-propelled vehicle

Similar:

moving (in motion)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Moved forward by its own force or momentum

Synonyms:

self-propelled; self-propelling

Context example:

the arms program is now self-propelled

Similar:

dynamic; dynamical (characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality)


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