Beam-powered propulsion
noun
a cl-ss of propulsion mechanism that beams energy beamed to a sp-cecraft or other machine from a remote power source
examples
beam-powered propulsion allows sp-ce machines and robots to be recharged from a distance.
word origin
1964
usage note
also beam-powered technology
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