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Definition of Self-propelling

1. Adjective. Containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement. "A self-propelled vehicle"

2. Adjective. Moved forward by its own force or momentum. "The arms program is now self-propelled"

Definition of Self-propelling

1. Adjective. Self-propelled. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Self-propelling

self-portrait self-portraits self-posited self-positing self-possessed self-possession self-praise self-preservation self-pride self-proclaimed

self-produced self-promotion self-propelled self-propelled vehicle self-propelling (current term) self-protection self-publishing self-punishment self-raising self-raising flour

self-realisation self-realization self-redress self-reference self-referent self-referential self-referential meaning self-reformation self-regard

Literary usage of Self-propelling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Railway Track and Track Work by Edward Ernest Russell Tratman (1908)
"The machine should be self-propelling (at 6 to 10 miles an hour), as when at work it can be handled more readily by its own power than by a loco- Fig. 228. ..."

2. Dredges and Dredging by Charles Prelini (1911)
"A self-propelling dredge can be moved by its own power, but when not provided with self-propelling apparatus dredges are moved by tugboats, or by chains or ..."

3. Dredges and Dredging by Charles Prelini (1911)
"It is possible to divide all dredges into two classes, namely, self-propelling or non-propelling. A self-propelling dredge can be moved by its own power, ..."

4. Marine Engineer and Naval Architect (1899)
"Tho crane is self propelling along rails laid at a gauge of 24 ft. 9 in. The carriage is elevated, giving a clear headway below of 14 ft. ..."

5. Hand-book of Modern Steam Fire-engines: Including the Running, Care and by Stephen Roper (1897)
"Although self-propelling steam fire-engines were among the first of this class of machines manufactured in this country, their use has been very limited up ..."

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