means of propulsion

Example Sentences

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People see it and think it is a joke, or they cannot believe that the propeller is the only means of propulsion, or they think it is meant to be a flying car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

He described objects with no visible means of propulsion carrying out sudden maneuvers that no known technology could achieve.

From Salon • Jul. 28, 2023

The report did, however, include some UAPs previously revealed in Pentagon-released video footage of enigmatic airborne objects exhibiting speed and maneuverability exceeding known aviation technology and lacking any visible means of propulsion or flight-control surfaces.

From Reuters • May 17, 2022

Sightings of what appear to be aircraft flying without discernible means of propulsion have been reported near military bases and coastlines, raising the prospect that witnesses have spotted undiscovered or secret Chinese or Russian technology.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2022

I doubted the usefulness of these oars as a means of propulsion.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel