self–propelled

adjective self–pro·pelled \ˌself-prə-ˈpeld\

: able to move itself by means of a motor

Full Definition of SELF-PROPELLED

: containing within itself the means for its own propulsion <a self–propelled vehicle>

: mounted on or fired from a moving vehicle <a self–propelled gun>

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adjective self–pro·pelled \ˌself-prə-ˈpeld\

: containing within itself the means for its own movement <a self-propelled lawn mower>

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