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Rareprime mover
The correct spelling is prime mover.
How to pronounce prime mover
noun
Say it like: Pri-me -mov-er
The correct spelling is prime mover. The initial agent that is the cause of all things.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The initial agent that is the cause of all things.
- 2.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
- 3.The front part of a semi-trailer type truck, i.e., the tractor to which the trailer part attaches.
- 4.A military or heavy construction vehicle.
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