propulsion
BrE /prəˈpʌlʃn/ AmE /prəˈpʌlʃn/
noun en → es
the force that moves a vehicle or machine forward, especially an aircraft or spacecraft
propulsión, empuje mecánico
- a form of propulsion
Collocations jet propulsion · rocket propulsion
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The plane's propulsion system failed.
El sistema de propulsión del avión falló.
the act of pushing something forward or upward, especially in a sporting context
empuje, impulso
- a propulsion
Collocations propulsion of the ball · player's propulsion
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The player's propulsion gave him an advantage.
El impulso del jugador le dio una ventaja.