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prime mover
noun(prime mover)
an initial source of motive power (such as a windmill, waterwheel, turbine, or internal combustion engine) designed to receive and modify force and motion as supplied by some natural source and apply them to drive machinery
prime mover
noun(prime mover)
a powerful tractor or truck usually with all-wheel drive
prime mover
noun(prime mover)
the self-moved being that is the source of all motion

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