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