Motive power
Motive power noun - The power or ability to move.
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Thrust and motive power are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead a noun phrase "Motive power".
Thrust
Thrust noun - The force used in pushing.
Motive power and thrust are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Motive power" instead a noun "Thrust".
Nearby Word: thrusting
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Thrust and Motive power. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/motive_power/thrust
Motive power & Thrust. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/motive_power/thrust>.
Thrust or Motive power. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/motive_power/thrust.
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