Self-propelled
Definition
Self-propelled, benefiting from an engine and an internal structural energy source; a machine, vehicle, projectile, or technical system capable of autonomous movement on roads, rails, or in space, without requiring towing, pushing, or a secondary towing vehicle. In industrial and military terminology, it describes a wide range of equipment (such as howitzers, combine harvesters, or cranes) mounted on its own self-propelled chassis.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Self-propelled
- Automotive
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective with standard masculine, feminine, and structural plural variations. |
| Formation | Past participle of the verb 'autopropulsa', structurally stabilized as an independent descriptive adjective. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌself.prə.ˈpeld] |
| Source | Lexicon of Industrial Vehicles, Heavy Machinery Standards and Military Technology |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Armata a achiziționat un nou sistem de artilerie autopropulsat, capabil să schimbe poziția de tragere în mai puțin de un minut.
EN: The army purchased a new self-propelled artillery system, capable of changing its firing position in less than a minute.
RO: Acest utilaj autopropulsat de recoltat bumbac reduce timpul de muncă pe câmp cu peste cincizeci la sută.
EN: This self-propelled cotton harvesting machine reduces field labor time by over fifty percent.
RO: Dispozitivul subacvatic autopropulsat a coborât pe fundul oceanului pentru a colecta probe de sedimente.
EN: The self-propelled underwater device descended to the ocean floor to collect sediment samples.
Idioms & Phrases
Utilaj autopropulsat / Self-propelled machinery
RO: Agregat industrial sau agricol prevăzut cu sistem de direcție și transmisie proprie, eliminând necesitatea unui tractor secundar.
EN: An industrial or agricultural aggregate equipped with its own steering and transmission system, eliminating the need for a secondary tractor.
Tun autopropulsat / Self-propelled gun
RO: Piesă de artilerie grea montată pe un șasiu blindat cu șenile sau roți, capabilă să sedeplaseze rapid pe câmpul de luptă.
EN: A heavy artillery piece mounted on a tracked or wheeled armored chassis, capable of rapid displacement on the battlefield.
Vehicul subacvatic autopropulsat / Self-propelled underwater vehicle
RO: Echipament submarin autonom sau controlat de la distanță, dotat cu elice ori turbine pentru explorarea adâncurilor.
EN: An autonomous or remotely operated submarine equipment, fitted with propellers or turbines for deep-sea exploration.
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