wind-propelled
|wind-pro-pelled|
B2
/wɪnd prəˈpɛld/
moved by wind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wind-propelled' originates from the combination of 'wind' and 'propel,' where 'wind' refers to moving air and 'propel' means to drive or push forward.
Historical Evolution
'Propel' comes from the Latin word 'propellere,' which means 'to drive forward.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'propel' meant 'to drive forward,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moved or driven by the force of the wind.
The wind-propelled sailboat glided smoothly across the lake.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45