propelling

UK
/prəˈpɛlɪŋ/
US
/prəˈpɛlɪŋ/
propellinggerund / present participle
UK
/prəˈpɛlɪŋ/
US
/prəˈpɛlɪŋ/
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.
propellingnoun
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.
propelverb

propelling

Gerund

propelled
Past Simple
propelled
Past Participle
propelling
Gerund
UK
/prəˈpɛl/
US
/prəˈpɛl/
Translations
The new marketing strategy will propel the company to success.
Новая маркетинговая стратегия продвинет компанию к успеху.
The engine's power is used to propel the vehicle forward.
Мощность двигателя используется, чтобы толкать транспортное средство вперед.
The wind will propel the sailboat across the lake.
Ветер будет двигать парусную лодку через озеро.
Additional translations
Definitions
To drive or push something forward.
The strong winds propelled the sailboat across the lake.
To spur or motivate someone to take action.
Her passion for justice propelled her to become a lawyer.
propelproper noun
Definitions
A trademarked brand of flavored water and sports drink produced by Gatorade/PepsiCo, typically written with an initial capital.
After the gym, she bought a bottle of Propel to rehydrate.