self-propelled

/'selfprə'peld/
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self-propelled

A self-propelled toy car rolls across the wooden floor.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Moved forward by its own force or momentum: Describes something that moves or progresses without external power or force, driven by its own internal energy or impetus.
    • Containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement: Describes a vehicle or machine that carries its own source of power (like an engine or motor) to move itself, without needing to be pulled or pushed by another vehicle.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The new artillery piece is a self-propelled gun, allowing it to move quickly to new firing positions.
    • The company's growth became self-propelled after the initial investment, fueled by its own profits.
    • Unlike a trailer, a self-propelled lawnmower requires no pushing.
Advanced Usage
  • Figurative Use: Used to describe a process, system, or even a person's ambition that gains its own momentum and continues under its own power.
    • Once the rumor started, it became a self-propelled story, spreading without any further encouragement.
    • His career was self-propelled by his relentless drive and networking.
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-propelling (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning.
  • Self-propulsion (noun): The capability of moving by one's own power.
    • The submarine's self-propulsion allows it to operate independently for months.
Synonyms
  • Automotive (when referring to vehicles).
  • Self-moving.
  • Autonomous (especially for machines that operate independently).
Antonyms
  • Towed.
  • Pulled.
  • Manual (requiring human power to move).
Related Phrases/Compounds
  • Self-propelled vehicle: Any land or water vehicle that carries its own engine or motor for propulsion (e.g., cars, tanks, motorboats).
  • Self-propelled artillery: Large guns or howitzers mounted on a motorized chassis, capable of moving under their own power.
self-propelled

A self-propelled toy car rolls across the wooden floor.

Adjective
  1. moved forward by its own force or momentum
    • a self-propelled egotist
    • the arms program is now self-propelled
  2. containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
    • a self-propelled vehicle

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