propulsion

Noun

a propelling force
the act of propelling
The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse.
That which propels.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin propulsio, propulsionis, from the past participle of Latin propello (“to drive forward, drive forth, drive away, drive out”).

Synonyms

actuation

Scrabble Score: 14

propulsion: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
propulsion: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
propulsion: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

propulsion: valid Words With Friends Word