self-propelled

English

Etymology

From self- +‎ propelled.

Adjective

self-propelled (not comparable)

  1. Having its own means of propulsion that moves with it.
    Synonyms: automotive, self-propelling
    • 2022 January 12, Chris Hegg, “The secret railway in the woods”, in RAIL, number 948, page 37:
      Of particular note were two self-propelled fire-fighting vehicles, adapted from Drewry railcars, enabling a rapid response to a fire anywhere on the extensive site.

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