motor
11 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
motors
plural
motors
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOTOR
[count]
1
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a machine that produces motion or power for doing work
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see also outboard motor
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a gasoline motor [=engine]
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electric motors
2
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a motorless lawn mower
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a motorless boat
2
motor
/ˈmoʊtɚ/
adjective
2
motor
/ˈmoʊtɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOTOR
always used before a noun
1
a
:
of, relating to, used in, or involving a vehicle that is powered by a motor (such as a car or motorcycle)
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a motor mechanic/trip/accident
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motor fuel/oil
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motor racing/sports
b
:
having a motor
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a motor [=motorized] cart
2
technical
:
of or relating to the part of the nervous system that controls the movement of muscles
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motor nerves/activities
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motor areas of the brain
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a motor reaction
3
motor
/ˈmoʊtɚ/
verb
motors;
motored;
motoring
3
motor
/ˈmoʊtɚ/
verb
motors;
motored;
motoring
Britannica Dictionary definition of MOTOR
always followed by an adverb or preposition
[no object]
