Propel

To push or move something forward, like when a rocket pushes itself up into the sky.

Examples

• The rocket's powerful engines worked together to propel it high into the sky, leaving a trail of smoke as it soared toward the stars.
• When the wind blows strongly enough, it can propel a sailboat across the water, making it glide swiftly toward the shore.
• In science class, we learned that the propellers on a helicopter can spin quickly to propel the aircraft upward into the air, allowing it to fly.

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