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| '''Prime mover''' may refer to: | '''Prime mover''' may refer to: | ||
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| ==Philosophy== | |||
| *], a concept in Aristotle's writings | |||
| ==Engineering== | ==Engineering== | ||
| * Prime mover, a machine that |
* ], 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== | ||
| * Prime mover, another name for an ] | |||
| ⚫ | * ] |
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| ** ], a large transporter for moving oversize loads too large for road travel without an escort and special permit | |||
| ** ] 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 | |||
| ==Entertainment== | ==Entertainment== | ||
| * ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film | * ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film | ||
| * "]", an episode of ''The Twilight Zone'' | |||
| * ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe | * ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe | ||
| * ''Prime Mover'', a video game published by ] in 1993 | * ''Prime Mover'', a video game published by ] in 1993 | ||
| * The Prime Movers, a quasi-omniscient race of alien superbeings in the ] comic series by Phil Foglio | * "]", 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=== | ===Music=== | ||
| * ], a 1988 album by |
* ], a 1988 album by the Christian Rock band ] | ||
| ⚫ | * ], a 1960s band featuring a pre-Stooges ] | ||
| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", |
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| ⚫ | * ], 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 Rush's 1987 album '']'' | ||
| * "Prime Mover", a song on Ghost's 2010 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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==See also== | ||
| * ] | |||
| ⚫ | * ], a 1960s band featuring a pre-Stooges Iggy Pop | ||
| * {{in title|prime mover}} | |||
| ⚫ | * ], a predecessor band of Dread Zeppelin | ||
| ⚫ | * The Prime Movers, a band |
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| ==Other uses== | |||
| * ] (Latin: ''primum movens''), a monotheistic concept advanced by Aristotle as a primary cause or "mover" of all the motion in the universe | |||
| {{disambiguation}} | {{disambiguation}} | ||
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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