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| mo·tor [ mṓtər ] |
noun (plural mo·tors) |
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1. machine that creates motion: a machine that converts energy into motion and can be used as a power source, e.g. to drive another machine or to move a vehicle
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2. automotive engine: the engine of a car or other self-powered vehicle
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3. U.K. car: a vehicle, especially a car, powered by a motor
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slang
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adjective |
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1. of vehicles: relating to vehicles, especially cars, powered by a motor
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2. motor-driven: powered by a motor
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3. causing motion: causing or producing motion
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4. physiology of muscle activity: relating to muscle activity, especially voluntary muscle activity, and the consequent body movements
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intransitive verb (past and past participle mo·tored, present participle mo·tor·ing, 3rd person present singular mo·tors) |
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1. drive in car: to travel by car or another form of private vehicle, especially for pleasure
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formal
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2. U.K. move fast: to move or progress at a fast pace
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informal
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| [15th century. < Latin, "mover" < movere "to move"] |
