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| {{wiktionary|prime mover|prime movers}} | {{wiktionary|prime mover|prime movers}} | ||
| '''Prime mover''' may refer to: | '''Prime mover''' may refer to: | ||
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| * A machine that transforms energy from/to thermal, electrical or pressure to/from mechanical form, typically an ] or turbine | |||
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| *], a concept in Aristotle's writings | |||
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| * ], a machine that converts various other forms of energy (chemical, electrical, fluid pressure/flow, etc.) into energy of movement | |||
| * ], one of the several types of power plants used in locomotives to provide traction power | |||
| ⚫ | * ], a heavy-duty towing engine that provides motive power for hauling a towed or trailered load | ||
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| * Prime mover, another name for an ] | |||
| * The prime mover, ''primum movens'', an ] in the philosophy of Aristotle, later used by Thomas Aquinas in his cosmological arguments, as a "first cause" of existence | |||
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* ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film | ||
| ⚫ | * ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe | ||
| ⚫ | * ''Prime Mover'', a video game published by ] in 1993 | ||
| ⚫ | * "]", a 1961 episode of ''The Twilight Zone'' | ||
| ⚫ | * The Prime Movers, a quasi-omniscient race of alien superbeings in the '']'' comic series by Phil Foglio | ||
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| ⚫ | * ], a 1988 album by the Christian Rock band ] | ||
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| ⚫ | * ], a 1960s band featuring a pre-Stooges ] | ||
| ** ] in Australian English | |||
| ⚫ | * ], a predecessor band of ] | ||
| ** ], a heavy haulage road vehicle designed to pull or push heavy or exceptionally large loads | |||
| * ], a 2016 compilation by ] | |||
| ** ], a military vehicle hauling an artillery piece | |||
| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", a 1983 single by ] | ||
| ** ], a vehicle powered by a steam engine which is used for pulling | |||
| * "Prime Mover", a 1987 single by ] | |||
| ** ], a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds | |||
| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", a song on Rush's 1987 album '']'' | ||
| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", a song on Ghost's 2010 album '']'' | ||
| * "Prime Mover", a 2012 album by German trance producer ] | |||
| * "Prime Movers", a song on ]'s 2013 album Leaving Babylon | |||
| * The Prime Movers, a band of former members of ] | |||
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| * ] | |||
| * a muscle that acts directly to produce a desired movement amid other muscles acting simultaneously to produce the same movement indirectly. Most movements of the body require the combined action of numerous muscles--> | |||
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| * Individuals or organisations deemed to be pioneering in a certain field or activity, or a driving force behind significant change.<ref>cf. "The Prime Movers — Traits of the great wealth creators", Edwin A. Locke, 2000</ref><ref>cf. "Prime Movers — Define your business or have somebody define it against you", Rafael Ramirez and Johan Wallin, 2000</ref><ref>cf. "Prime Movers — The makers of modern dance in America" Joseph H. Mazo, 2000</ref> --> | |||
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| ⚫ | * ], a predecessor band of Dread Zeppelin | ||
| * ], a band founded by Graham Day of ] | |||
| ⚫ | * ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:02, 14 October 2023
Prime mover may refer to:
Philosophy
- Unmoved mover, a concept in Aristotle's writings
Engineering
- Prime mover (engine or motor), a machine that converts various other forms of energy (chemical, electrical, fluid pressure/flow, etc.) into energy of movement
- Prime mover (locomotive), one of the several types of power plants used in locomotives to provide traction power
- Prime mover (tractor unit), a heavy-duty towing engine that provides motive power for hauling a towed or trailered load
Anatomy
- Prime mover, another name for an agonist muscle
Entertainment
- Prime Mover (film), a 2009 Australian romantic crime film
- Prime Mover (comics), a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
- Prime Mover, a video game published by Psygnosis in 1993
- "The Prime Mover", a 1961 episode of The Twilight Zone
- The Prime Movers, a quasi-omniscient race of alien superbeings in the Buck Godot comic series by Phil Foglio
Music
- Prime Mover (album), a 1988 album by the Christian Rock band AD
- The Prime Movers (Michigan band), a 1960s band featuring a pre-Stooges Iggy Pop
- The Prime Movers (Los Angeles band), a predecessor band of Dread Zeppelin
- Prime Movers (Slim Dusty album), a 2016 compilation by Slim Dusty
- "Prime Mover", a 1983 single by Leather Nun
- "Prime Mover", a 1987 single by Zodiac Mindwarp
- "Prime Mover", a song on Rush's 1987 album Hold Your Fire
- "Prime Mover", a song on Ghost's 2010 album Opus Eponymous
- "Prime Mover", a 2012 album by German trance producer Alex M.O.R.P.H.
- "Prime Movers", a song on Covenant's 2013 album Leaving Babylon
- The Prime Movers, a band of former members of The Prisoners
See also
Topics referred to by the same term
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