self-propelling

adjective

self-pro·​pel·​ling ˌself-prə-ˈpe-liŋ How to pronounce self-propelling (audio)

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-propelling was in 1824

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Cite this Entry

“Self-propelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-propelling. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

self-propelling

adjective
self-pro·​pel·​ling
ˌself-prə-ˈpel-iŋ
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