Pro*pel" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Propelled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Propelling.] [L. propellere, propulsum;
pro forward + pellere to drive. See Pulse a
beating.] To drive forward; to urge or press onward by force; to
move, or cause to move; as, the wind or steam propels ships;
balls are propelled by gunpowder.