motor

//ˈmoʊtər//
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Noun

motorSingular
motorsPlural
1

A machine that converts electrical energy or fuel into mechanical energy to produce motion or power.

The electric motor powers the fan.

2

A car or other motor vehicle.

He bought a new motor last week.

Adjective

1

Relating to or involving muscular movement or the nerves that control it.

The disease affects motor skills and coordination.

2

Driven by or equipped with a motor.

We rented a motor boat for the afternoon.

Verb

1

To travel by car or other motor vehicle.

We motored along the coast for hours.

Synonym