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prime mover
noun
1.
Mechanics.
a.
the initial agent, as wind or electricity, that puts a machine in motion.
b.
a machine, as a water wheel or steam engine, that receives and modifies energy as supplied by some natural source.
2.
means of towing a cannon, as an animal, truck, or tractor.
3.
4.
a person or thing that initiates or gives power and cohesion to something, as an idea, endeavor, or organization.
Origin:
1935–40
1935–40
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World English Dictionary
| prime mover | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the original or primary force behind an idea, enterprise, etc |
| 2. | a. the source of power, such as fuel, wind, electricity, etc, for a machine |
| b. the means of extracting power from such a source, such as a steam engine, electric motor, etc | |
| 3. | (in the philosophy of Aristotle) that which is the cause of all movement |
| Prime Mover | |
| —n | |
| philosophy the Prime Mover God, esp when considered as a first cause | |
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American Heritage
Idioms & Phrases
prime mover
The initial source of energy directed toward a goal, someone or something that sets others in motion. For example, Jean was the prime mover in getting us more laboratory space, or Patriotism was the prime mover of the revolution. [Late 1600s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Example sentences
The prime mover is the main power source providing energy to drive the compressor.
Approved flexible fuel lines shall be used between the prime mover and the fuel piping.
Renewable power grown in step with added railway prime mover consumption.
The type of fuel used depends on availability and the type of prime mover employed.
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