propellinggerund / present participle Present-participle adjective meaning ‘that propels’; more precise label than generic ADJECTIVE.
Translations
The propelling force of the engine was impressive.
Движущая сила двигателя была впечатляющей.
The propelling mechanism of the machine was malfunctioning.
Толкающий механизм машины не работал.
Definitions
Having the ability or function to drive or push something forward. The propelling force of the engine was enough to move the vehicle up the steep hill.
Gerund/uncountable noun meaning ‘the act or process of propelling’.
Definitions
The action or process of causing something to move forward. The continuous propelling of the canoe tired the paddlers.