Worder Dictionary

English dictionary: words starting with propu

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verb

To fight or contend for or on behalf of (someone or something); to defend, champion, or vindicate (an opinion, doctrine, etc.). also occasionally without object: to fight.

noun

A bulwark, a rampart. also figurative: something which affords defence or protection.

noun

A defender, a champion; a vigorous advocate.

verb

To drive or push forward or onward; to impart motion to; to propel.

noun

The action of driving or pushing forwards.

Usage examples:

They dive and use their wings for propulsion under water
adjective

Having the quality of driving or pushing forwards.

Usage examples:

The propulsive rhythm of a fast train
noun

A ducted propeller which can be swivelled to give forward, upward, or downward flight to an airship.

Usage examples:

Submarine engineers eager to copy these features are now experimenting with new kinds of flexible p…
adjective

Having the quality of driving forward or propelling something.

noun

(in certain insects, e.g. scale insects and thrips) = prepupa .

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