motor

The definition of a motor is anything that makes something move.

(noun)

An example of a motor is the steam engine of a train.

Motor is defined as something having to do with muscular movement.

(adjective)

An example of motor is being able to move your arms up and down, to have motor skills.

See motor in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: L, a mover < motus, pp. of movere, move

adjective

producing or imparting motion
of, having to do with, or powered by a motor or motors: motor oil, motor parts, a motor bicycle
of, by, or for motor vehicles: a motor trip
for motorists: a motor inn
designating or of a nerve carrying impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle that produces motion
of, manifested by, or involving muscular movements: a motor reflex, motor skills

intransitive verb

transitive verb

Chiefly Brit. to convey by automobile

See motor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Something, such as a machine or an engine, that produces or imparts motion.
A device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, especially an internal-combustion engine or an arrangement of coils and magnets that converts electric current into mechanical power.
A motor vehicle, especially an automobile: “It was a night of lovers. All along the highway … motors were parked and dim figures were clasped in revery” (Sinclair Lewis).

adjective

Causing or producing motion: motor power.
Driven by or having a motor.
Of or for motors or motor vehicles: motor oil.
Of, relating to, or designating nerves that carry impulses from the nerve centers to the muscles.
Involving or relating to movements of the muscles: motor coordination; a motor reflex.

verb mo·tored, mo·tor·ing, mo·tors

verb, intransitive

To drive or travel in a motor vehicle.

verb, transitive

To carry by motor vehicle.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English motour, prime mover

Origin: , from Latin mōtor

Origin: , from mōtus

Origin: , past participle of movēre, to move; see meuə- in Indo-European roots

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