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Motive Power

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Noun

1. locomotion, motive power, motivity

the power or ability to move

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Motive Power

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noun
1. 
any source of energy used to produce motion
2. 
the means of supplying power to an engine, vehicle, etc
3. 
any driving force

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Motive Power

see synonyms of motive power
1. 
any power, as steam, electricity, etc., used to impart motion; any source of mechanical energy
2. 
an impelling force

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