Lewis & Short

2. appulsus (adp-), ūs, m. [1. appello], a driving to some place.

  1. I. In the lit. signif. only in the jurists: pecoris, a driving of a flock to drink, Dig. 43, 19, 1.
  2. II. Transf.
    1. A. A landing, bringing to land: ab litorum appulsu arcere, Liv, 27, 30: oppidum celerrimum adpulsu, Tac. A. 3, 1; 2, 6: utrinque prora paratam semper adpulsui frontem agit, id. G. 44.
    2. B. An approaching, approach, in gen.: pars terrae adpulsu solis exarsit, Cic. N. D. 1, 10, 24.
    3. C. An effect, influence caused by approach: frigoris et caloris adpulsus sentire, Cic. N. D. 2, 56, 141: deorum adpulsu homines somniare, id. Div. 1, 30 fin.