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 motor motor /ˈmoʊtɝ/

adjective

  1. () Conveying information to the muscles from the CNS  ( centrifugal , motor )
    conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
     Motor nerves
    motor nerves
  2. Causing or able to cause motion  ( motor , motive )
    causing or able to cause motion
     A motive force
    a motive force
     Motive power
    motive power
     Motor energy
    motor energy

noun

  1. () Machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion  ( motor )
    machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
     My lawnmower has a powerful motor that can tackle even the toughest grass
    My lawnmower has a powerful motor that can tackle even the toughest grass
  2. A nonspecific agent that imparts motion  ( motor )
    a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
     Happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action
    happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action

verb

  1. () (driving) travel or be transported in a vehicle  ( motor , drive )
    (driving) travel or be transported in a vehicle
     We drove to the university every morning
    We drove to the university every morning
     They motored to London for the theater
    They motored to London for the theater