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propel verb

  /pɹəˈpel/ , /pɹəˈpɛl/
  • (transitive, figurative) To provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.
aiheuttaa, johdattaa
  • (transitive) To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
kuljettaa, liikuttaa, työntää

propeller noun

  • A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
potkuri, propelli

propellant noun

  • fuel, oxidizer, reaction mass or mixture for one or more engines (especially internal combustion engines or jet engines) that is carried within a vehicle prior to use
polttoaine
  • the compressed gas in a pressurised container (especially an aerosol can) that is used to expel its content
ponnekaasu
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