Motor: meaning, definitions and examples

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motor

[ ˈməʊtər ]

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vehicle

A machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.

Synonyms

engine, motor engine, powerplant

Examples of usage

The car's motor was making a strange noise.
She's learning how to repair motors in her automotive class.

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muscle movement

A source of power, energy, or motive force.

Synonyms

ability, capability, skill

Examples of usage

He has the motor skills needed for this job.
Physical therapy helped improve her motor function.

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move quickly

To move quickly or to travel in a vehicle.

Synonyms

drive, speed, travel

Examples of usage

The boat motored across the lake.
They motored down the highway towards the city.

Translations

Translations of the word "motor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 motor

🇮🇳 मोटर

🇩🇪 Motor

🇮🇩 motor

🇺🇦 мотор

🇵🇱 silnik

🇯🇵 モーター (mōtā)

🇫🇷 moteur

🇪🇸 motor

🇹🇷 motor

🇰🇷 모터 (moteo)

🇸🇦 محرك (muħarrik)

🇨🇿 motor

🇸🇰 motor

🇨🇳 发动机 (fādòngjī)

🇸🇮 motor

🇮🇸 mótor

🇰🇿 мотор

🇬🇪 მოტორი (mot'ori)

🇦🇿 motor

🇲🇽 motor

Word origin

The word 'motor' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'motor', meaning 'mover'. It was first used in the context of machines in the 19th century, particularly with the invention of the internal combustion engine. The term has since evolved to encompass various meanings related to power, movement, and energy.