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Motive Power
see synonyms of motive powerNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Motive Power
see synonyms of motive powernoun
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 power1.
any power, as steam, electricity, etc., used to impart motion; any source of mechanical energy
2.
an impelling force
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