To understand what you mean, it would be helpful if you could provide more context:
* Where did you encounter this term? Was it in a book, a website, a conversation, or something else?
* What is the overall topic being discussed? For example, are you talking about space travel, futuristic technology, or something else entirely?
With more information, I can try to understand what "web propulsion" might refer to and give you a more accurate answer.