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{{wiktionary|prime mover|prime movers}}
''For the philosophical/theological concept of a prime mover (that is, a self-created being that is the ultimate cause or "mover" of all things), see ].''
'''Prime mover''' may refer to:
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==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==
The term '''prime mover''' is used to describe the main mechanical power source of any number of devices. For instance, the engine in a ] is sometimes referred to as a prime mover, although the term is much more common in industrial applications such as ]s and ships.
* Prime mover, another name for an ]


==Entertainment==
The term may also be used to describe an entire vehicle in the case of ] tractors, although this usage is more typically used in military settings. In a military context, the unit used to haul an artillery piece is generally referred to as its prime mover. For instance, the ] refers to their ]s used to tow ]s as prime movers.
* ], 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


===Music===
In ] ]s, prime mover refers to the diesel engine that drives the ] or ]. In this case the ]s are considered part of the ] rather than prime movers themselves.
* ], 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 ]


==See also==
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* ]
* {{in title|prime mover}}

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Latest revision as of 06:02, 14 October 2023

Prime mover may refer to:

Philosophy

Engineering

Anatomy

Entertainment

Music

See also

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