propel [prəˈpel]

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vt.推进，推动，激励，驱策

to push or move something somewhere , often with a lot of force

They use oars to propel boats. 他们用浆推进船只。
Paddles are used especially to propel canoes and kayaks. 短桨特别用于划独木舟和小艇。