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prime mover
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Princeton's WordNet
first cause, prime mover, primum mobilenoun
an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause
"God is the first cause"
Wiktionary
prime movernoun
The initial agent that is the cause of all things.
prime movernoun
A machine, such as a water wheel or steam engine, that receives and modifies energy as supplied by some natural source or fuel and transforms it into mechanical work
prime movernoun
The front part of a semi-trailer type truck, i.e., the tractor to which the trailer part attaches.
prime movernoun
A military or heavy construction vehicle.
Etymology: Originally in translation of Latin primum mobile.
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prime mover
A prime mover is generally defined as the initial source of power or the main driving force that initiates or drives an action or process. This term is used across various fields including physics, physiology, and engineering. In physics and engineering, it typically refers to a system, engine, or machine which transforms energy to perform work. In human physiology, it often refers to a muscle that has the principal responsibility for producing a specific movement of the body.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
prime mover
A vehicle, including heavy construction equipment, possessing military characteristics, designed primarily for towing heavy, wheeled weapons and frequently providing facilities for the transportation of the crew of, and ammunition for, the weapon.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of prime mover in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of prime mover in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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