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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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| ==Engineering== | |||
| ⚫ | * Prime mover, a machine that transforms energy between thermal, electrical or pressure and mechanical form, typically an ] or turbine | ||
| ⚫ | ** ], a component of a locomotive | ||
| ⚫ | ===Haulage=== | ||
| == Philosophy and theology == | |||
| * 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 | |||
| == Technology == | |||
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| ⚫ | * ], a component of a locomotive | ||
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| * ] or towing engine, a vehicle that provides the motive power to haul a load, as in: | * ] or towing engine, a vehicle that provides the motive power to haul a load, as in: | ||
| ** ], a large transporter for moving oversize loads too large for road travel without an escort and special permit | ** ], a large transporter for moving oversize loads too large for road travel without an escort and special permit | ||
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| ** ], a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds | ** ], a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds | ||
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==Entertainment== | ||
| * ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film |
* ], a 2009 Australian romantic crime film | ||
| * "]", an episode of ''The Twilight Zone'' | * "]", an episode of ''The Twilight Zone'' | ||
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* ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe | ||
| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", |
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| ⚫ | * ], a 1988 album |
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| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", |
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| * ''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 | * The Prime Movers, a quasi-omniscient race of alien superbeings in the ] comic series by Phil Foglio | ||
| ⚫ | * ], a |
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| ===Music=== | |||
| ⚫ | * ], a 1988 album by AD featuring Kerry Livgren | ||
| * "Prime Mover", the 1987 single from ] | |||
| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", a song on Rush's 1987 album '']'' | ||
| ⚫ | * "Prime Mover", a song on Ghost's 2010 album '']'' | ||
| ====Bands==== | |||
| ⚫ | * ], a 1960s band featuring a pre-Stooges Iggy Pop | ||
| * ], a predecessor band of Dread Zeppelin | * ], a predecessor band of Dread Zeppelin | ||
| * The Prime Movers, a band founded by Graham Day of ] | * The Prime Movers, a band founded by Graham Day of ] | ||
| * ], a fictional character in the Marvel Universe | |||
| ==Other uses== | |||
| * ] or ''primum movens'', a monotheistic concept advanced by Aristotle as a primary cause or "mover" of all the motion in the universe | |||
| {{disambiguation}} | {{disambiguation}} | ||
Revision as of 11:01, 10 March 2015
Prime mover may refer to:
Engineering
- Prime mover, a machine that transforms energy between thermal, electrical or pressure and mechanical form, typically an engine or turbine
- Prime mover (locomotive), a component of a locomotive
Haulage
- Tractor unit or towing engine, a vehicle that provides the motive power to haul a load, as in:
- Heavy hauler, a large transporter for moving oversize loads too large for road travel without an escort and special permit
- Semi-trailer truck in Australian English
- Ballast tractor, a heavy haulage road vehicle designed to pull or push heavy or exceptionally large loads
- Artillery tractor, a military vehicle hauling an artillery piece
- Steam tractor, a vehicle powered by a steam engine which is used for pulling
- Tractor, a vehicle specifically designed to deliver a high tractive effort (or torque) at slow speeds
Entertainment
- Prime Mover (film), a 2009 Australian romantic crime film
- "The Prime Mover", an episode of The Twilight Zone
- Prime Mover (comics), a fictional character in the Marvel Universe
- Prime Mover, a video game published by Psygnosis in 1993
- 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 AD featuring Kerry Livgren
- "Prime Mover", the 1987 single from 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
Bands
- 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
- The Prime Movers, a band founded by Graham Day of The Prisoners
Other uses
- Prime mover theory or primum movens, a monotheistic concept advanced by Aristotle as a primary cause or "mover" of all the motion in the universe
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