self-propelled

adjective
UK: /ˌself.prəˈpeld/
US: /ˌself.prəˈpeld/

  1. Able to move by its own power.

    1. The toy car is self-propelled and goes fast.
    2. The new self-propelled lawnmower made cutting the grass much easier for everyone.

  2. Containing its own means of propulsion; not needing to be pushed or pulled.

    1. A self-propelled gun was seen near the area of conflict.
    2. The factory uses self-propelled platforms to move materials across the large warehouse space.

Synonyms

motorized automatic self-moving

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-propelled" in English means: Able to move by its own power., Containing its own means of propulsion; not needing to be pushed or pulled..

The phonetic transcription of "self-propelled" is /ˌself.prəˈpeld/ in British English and /ˌself.prəˈpeld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-propelled": motorized, automatic, self-moving.

Example usage of "self-propelled": "The toy car is self-propelled and goes fast.". More examples on the page.