(n)an explosive that is used to propel projectiles from guns or to propel rockets and missiles or to launch torpedos and depth charges, Syn.impulse explosive
v. t. [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
1. One who, or that which, propels. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A contrivance for propelling a steam vessel, usually consisting of a screw placed in the stern under water, and made to revolve by an engine; a propeller wheel. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A steamboat thus propelled; a screw steamer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Propeller wheel, the screw, usually having two or more blades, used in propelling a vessel. [ 1913 Webster ]
[doraibu](n) (1) drive; trip by car; driving; (vs, vi) (2) to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; (vs, vt) (3) to drive (e.g. a car); (4) to drive (innovation, change, etc.); to propel; (P)#4073[Add to Longdo]