Definitions for propels

propels pro·pel

Spelling: [pruh-pel]
IPA: /prəˈpɛl/

Propels is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 181 anagrams from letters in propels (elopprs).

Definitions for propels

verb (used with object)

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

Origin of propels

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

Examples for propels

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Word Value for propels
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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