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motor definition

mo·tor (mōtər)

noun

  1. anything that produces or imparts motion
  2. an engine; esp., an internal-combustion engine for propelling a vehicle
  3. motor vehicle
  4. Elec. a machine for converting electric energy into mechanical energy

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

adjective

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

intransitive verb

  1. to ride in a motor vehicle; esp., to travel by automobile
  2. Informal to walk or otherwise proceed at a swift or steady pace

transitive verb

Chiefly Brit. to convey by automobile

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motor

n.

machine, device, instrument; see engine 1.

Types of motors include: internal combustion, Wankel, diesel, spark diesel, compound, steam, turbine, gas turbine, electric, auxiliary, jet, rotary, radial, in line, airplane, automobile, truck, A.C. electric, D.C. electric, V-type, T-head, L-head, high compression, low compression.


motor

v.

tour, drive, ride; see travel 2.


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motor Usage Examples

Object

  • offense: Fines: Motoring offenses attract an on the spot fine.

Converse of object

  • concours: An agreement with really a call milwaukee The New India Assurance Company Limited concours motors ' .

Adjective modifier

  • outboard: A snow scooter & outboard motor powered by Lawnmower engines.

Modifies a noun

  • vehicle: At the center of the country's motor vehicle manufacturing industry.

Noun used with modifier

  • stepper: A stepper motor can ' rustle ' at slow speeds.
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motor quotes

Money is how we keep the score in motor racing nowadays.

-Chapman, (Anthony) Colin Bruce

Literature is a power line and the motor, mark you, is the reader.

-Curtis, Charles P

Motor racing is dangerous; but what is danger? It is dangerous to climb a mountain. It is dangerous to cross main roads. It is dangerous to explore a jungle.One cannot frame regulations to make everything safe.

-Hawthorn, Mike

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