unpowered

/ˈʌnˌpaʊərd/
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Definitions of unpowered
  1. adjective
    not having or using power
    “an autogiro is supported in flight by unpowered rotating wings”
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    antonyms:
    powered
    (often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind
    battery-powered
    powered by one or more electric batteries
    high-powered
    (used of microscopes) capable of a high degree of magnification
    hopped-up
    (of an automobile) having the engine modified to give extra power
    power-driven
    powered by a motor
    steam-powered
    powered by a steam engine
    supercharged
    (of e.g. an engine) having the power increased by fitting with a supercharger
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