| 1. | Mechanics.
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| 2. | means of towing a cannon, as an animal, truck, or tractor. |
| 3. | Also called unmoved mover. Aristotelianism. that which is the first cause of all movement and does not itself move. |
| 4. | a person or thing that initiates or gives power and cohesion to something, as an idea, endeavor, or organization. |
| prime mover n.
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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]