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To: doug12345 who wrote (306)6/29/2005 12:47:21 PM
From: jmhollen  Read Replies (1) of 807
 
prime mover
n.
1.
a. One regarded as the initial source of energy directed toward a goal: Patriotism was the prime mover of the revolution.
b. The initial force, such as electricity, wind, or gravity, that engages or moves a machine.
c. A machine or mechanism that converts natural energy into work. Also called primum mobile.
2. Any of various heavy-duty trucks or tractors.
3. Philosophy In Aristotelian philosophy, the self-moved being that causes all motion.

A huge Caterpillar diesel that drives a large electrical generator is a "..prime mover..".

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