The power or ability to move.
1It was entirely successful; LESS than half the motive power now sufficed.
2For the motive power of the Plymouth was not furnished by coal.
3The current of electricity is not the motive power, but a corrector.
4Only, in her case, the Abaris would furnish her own motive power.
5It was willing to be raised, but doubtful of the motive power.
6The motive power need be only a team of oxen or mules.
7Its motive power is in its tail, which is a screw propeller.
8What is the motive power in the benevolent works of this day?
9A few years ago the motive power for most manufactures was steam.
10Syncopate and curtail a motive power, and leave a body of water.
11So far as motive power was concerned, the Scarabaeus was totally, disabled.
12That my motive power is hate, I do not attempt to conceal.
13As for motive power, electricity has distinct advantages over all other means.
14Nick was the motive power that had compelled Grange to this action.
15The motive power is supplied by a mechanism of my own devising!
16The Company's product lines include reserve power and motive power products.
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