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

Mr. Bray said the Pentagon was focused on a few reports of unexplained phenomena with strange flight characteristics — like fast movement or no visible means of propulsion.

From New York Times • May 17, 2022

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

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel