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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
⚫ ==Philosophy==
*], a concept in Aristotle's writings


==Engineering==
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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


==Anatomy==
⚫ == Philosophy and theology ==
* Prime mover, another name for an ]
* The prime mover, '']'', an ] in the philosophy of Aristotle, later used by ] in his cosmological arguments, as a "first cause" of existence


⚫ ==Entertainment==
== Social Science Theory ==
⚫ * ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film
* A hypothetical person that has a significant impact on society and history due to the exercise of their free will, unfettered by external psychological influences or social forces; also the name of the theory that affirms the existence and possibility of such people.
⚫ * ], 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


===Music===
* Regarding socio-political complexity, the term Prime Mover describes any influence upon a social group that leads to a higher degree of societal complexity.
* ], a 1988 album by the Christian Rock band ]
⚫ * ], a 1960s band featuring a pre-Stooges ]
⚫ * ], a predecessor band of ]
* ], a 2016 compilation by ]
⚫ * "Prime Mover", a 1983 single by ]
* "Prime Mover", a 1987 single by ]
⚫ * "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 ]


== Railways == ==See also==
* ], a component of a locomotive * ]
* {{in title|prime mover}}

== Industry and services ==
* PrimeMover, a Scandinavian based IT contracting company

== Haulage ==
⚫ * ] or towing engine, a vehicle that provides the motive power to haul a load, as in:
** ] in Australian English
** ], a heavy haulage road vehicle designed to pull or push heavy or exceptionally large loads
** ], a military vehicle hauling an artillery piece
** ], a vehicle powered by a steam engine which is used for pulling
** ], a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds

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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&nbsp;— Traits of the great wealth creators", Edwin A. Locke, 2000</ref><ref>cf. "Prime Movers&nbsp;— Define your business or have somebody define it against you", Rafael Ramirez and Johan Wallin, 2000</ref><ref>cf. "Prime Movers&nbsp;— The makers of modern dance in America" Joseph H. Mazo, 2000</ref> -->

⚫ == Entertainment ==
⚫ * ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film set in Dubbo
⚫ * An episode of ''The Twilight Zone'', "]"
⚫ * ''Prime Mover'', the 1987 hit single from ]
⚫ * ''Prime Mover'', the title of a song on Rush's 1987 album '']''
* ''Prime Mover'', the title of a 1988 album from the band ]
⚫ * ''Prime Mover'', the title of a song on Ghost's 2010 album '']''
⚫ * ], a videogame published by ] in 1993
⚫ * ''The Prime Movers'', a quasi-omniscient race of alien superbeings in the ] comic series by Phil Foglio
⚫ * ], a 60's band featuring a pre-Stooges Iggy Pop
⚫ * ], a predecessor band of Dread Zeppelin
* ], a band founded by Graham Day of ]
⚫ * ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe


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