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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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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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