propulsion

Definitions of propulsion
  1. noun
    the act of propelling
    synonyms: force motrice, force propulsive
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    lancement
    the act of propelling with force
    lancement, mise à l'eau
    the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
    force propulsive, poussée
    the act of applying force to propel something
    roulement
    the act of rolling something (as the ball in bowling)
    jet
    the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
    poussée
    the act of applying force in order to move something away
    traction
    the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
    hausse, élévation
    the act of raising something
    projection, éjection
    the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting
    saut
    the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
    lancement en chandelle
    the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc
    coup de feu, tir
    the act of firing a projectile
    dribble
    the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
    décollage, lancement d'une fusée
    the launching of a rocket or missile under its own power
    activation, impulsion, élan
    the act of applying force suddenly
    coup, jet
    the act of flinging
    coup, jet
    a violent throw
    lancer, passe
    (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
    jet
    the action or manner of throwing something
    envoi, jet
    (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
    jet
    a quick throw
    remise en jeu, rentrée en touche
    (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
    bosse, enfoncement
    pushing down
    bourrade, coup
    a slight push or shake
    contrainte, pression
    the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
    coup, poussée
    the act of shoving (giving a push to someone or something)
    tirage, traction
    the act of drawing or hauling something
    coup, coup sec, saccade, secouement
    a sudden abrupt pull
    tirage, traction
    the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
    rot, éructation
    a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth
    bond, saut
    a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
    saut, voltige
    the act of jumping over an obstacle
    coup de feu, coup de fusil, coup de pistolet
    the act of discharging a gun
    coup de fusil, fusillade
    the act of shooting a gun
    piston
    the act of giving a push
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    acte, action
    something that people do or cause to happen
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