3 definitions found From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: propel verb 1: cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship" [syn: {impel}] 2: give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career" [syn: {motivate}, {actuate}, {move}, {prompt}, {incite}] [also: {propelling}, {propelled}] From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]: propelled See {propel} From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]: Propel \Pro*pel"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Propelled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Propelling}.] [L. propellere, propulsum; pro forward + pellere to drive. See {Pulse} a beating.] To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships; balls are propelled by gunpowder.

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