Phrase guide
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noun
The initial agent that is the cause of all things.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: first cause, first mover, primum mobile, unmoved mover
Antonyms: none provided
noun
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
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Tractor unit. Or, more specifically, the front part of a semi-trailer type truck, i.e., the tractor to which the trailer part attaches.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles
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noun
A military or heavy construction vehicle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
A person or thing that is seminal and influential.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an agent that is the cause of all things but does not itself have a cause
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: first cause, primum mobile
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: causal agent, cause, causal agency
History
Originally in translation of Latin primum mobile.
Across languages
21 source translations are retained for this English entry.
