Definitions for propel

propel pro·pel

Spelling: [pruh-pel]
IPA: /prəˈpɛl/

Propel is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 84 anagrams from letters in propel (eloppr).

Definitions for propel

verb (used with object)

  1. to drive, or cause to move, forward or onward:
  2. to impel or urge onward:

Origin of propel

1400-50; late Middle English propellen to expel Latin prōpellere to drive forward, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + pellere to drive

Examples for propel

These twin forces stand to propel the former Secretary of State and First Lady back into the White House.

Barack Obama used the Internet and social media to propel himself to the presidency.

But for a Hyperserial to truly be successful, you need a compelling question to propel the show forward.

And they usually pose a clear question designed to propel the story forward.

To propel the cycle the chain-ring is turned in a clockwise direction.

Her great weight seemeth to propel her forward, ostrich-fashion.

It occurred to him presently that he could steer as well as propel his float with his feet.

This is said of a steam-engine if reversed, to propel the vessel astern.

Typically, the power used to propel the water is derived from steam heat, which is turn generated by burning natural gas.

Poles are used to this day to propel the crafts on the Euphrates.

Word Value for propel
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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