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English
Etymology
Originally in translation of Latin primum mobile.
Noun
en-noun|sg=prime mover
- philosophy The initial agent that is the cause of all things.
- The component of a power plant that transforms energy from thermal or pressure form to mechanical form; typically an engine or turbine.
- automotive The front part of a semi-trailer type truck, i.e., the tractor to which the trailer part attaches.
- US A military or heavy construction vehicle.
Synonyms
first cause, first mover, primum mobile
Translations
;Tractor
Russian: ��га� (tjagá�) m
ru:prime mover
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