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mo·tor
(mō′tər)n.
1. Something, such as a machine or an engine, that produces or imparts motion.
2. A device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, especially an internal-combustion engine or an arrangement of coils and magnets that converts electric current into mechanical power.
3. A motor vehicle, especially an automobile: "It was a night of lovers. All along the highway ... motors were parked and dim figures were clasped in revery" (Sinclair Lewis).
adj.
1. Causing or producing motion: motor power.
2. Driven by or having a motor.
3. Of or for motors or motor vehicles: motor oil.
4. Of, relating to, or designating nerves that carry impulses from the nerve centers to the muscles.
5. Involving or relating to movements of the muscles: motor coordination; a motor reflex.
v. mo·tored, mo·tor·ing, mo·tors
v.intr.
To drive or travel in a motor vehicle.
v.tr.
To carry by motor vehicle.
[Middle English motour, prime mover, from Latin mōtor, from mōtus, past participle of movēre, to move; see meuə- in Indo-European roots.]
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motor
(ˈməʊtə)n
1. (Automotive Engineering)
a. the engine, esp an internal-combustion engine, of a vehicle
b. (as modifier): a motor scooter.
2. (Electrical Engineering) Also called: electric motor a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy by means of the forces exerted on a current-carrying coil placed in a magnetic field
3. (Mechanical Engineering) any device that converts another form of energy into mechanical energy to produce motion
4. an indispensable part or player that moves a process or system along
5. (Automotive Engineering)
a. chiefly Brit a car or other motor vehicle
b. (as modifier): motor spares.
adj
6. (General Physics) producing or causing motion
7. (Physiology) physiol
a. of or relating to nerves or neurons that carry impulses that cause muscles to contract
b. of or relating to movement or to muscles that induce movement
vb
8. (Automotive Engineering) (intr) to travel by car
9. (Automotive Engineering) (tr) Brit to transport by car
10. (intr) informal to move fast; make good progress
11. (tr) to motivate
[C16: from Latin mōtor a mover, from movēre to move]
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mo•tor
(ˈmoʊ tər)n.
1. a comparatively small and powerful engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine in an automobile, motorboat, or the like.
2. any self-powered vehicle.
3. something that imparts motion, esp. a contrivance, as a steam engine, that receives and modifies energy from some natural source in order to utilize it in driving machinery.
4. a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
adj. 5. pertaining to or operated by a motor.
6. of, by, or for motor vehicles.
7. designed for motorists: a motor inn.
8. causing or producing motion.
9. conveying an impulse that results or tends to result in motion: a motor nerve cell.
10. of, pertaining to, or involving muscular movement: a motor response.
v.i. 11. to ride in an automobile; drive.
v.t. 12. to drive or transport by car.
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mo·tor
(mō′tər)Noun
A machine that uses a form of energy, such as electric energy or the explosive power of a fuel, to produce mechanical motion.
Adjective
Involving the muscles or the nerves that are connected to them: motor control; a motor nerve. Compare sensory.
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machine
– motor – engine1. 'machine'
A machine is a piece of equipment which uses electricity or some other form of power to perform a particular task.
...a washing machine.
I put the coin in the machine and pulled the lever.
2. 'motor'
When a machine operates by electricity, you refer to the part of the machine that converts power into movement as the motor.
...a malfunctioning fan motor in the attic space of the building.
3. 'engine'
You do not use 'machine' to refer to the part of a vehicle that provides the power that makes the vehicle move. This part of a car, bus, lorry, or plane is usually called the engine.
He couldn't get his engine started.
The starboard engines were already running.
You talk about the engine of a ship, but the motor of a small boat.
Black smoke belched from the engine into the cabin.
We patched leaks, overhauled the motor, and refitted her.
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motor
Past participle: motored
Gerund: motoring
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motor
A machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
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| Noun | 1. |  motor - machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motionelectric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work engine - motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks stepping motor, stepper - a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps |
| 2. | motor - a nonspecific agent that imparts motion; "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action" agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents" | |
| Verb | 1. | motor - travel or be transported in a vehicle; "We drove to the university every morning"; "They motored to London for the theater" driving - the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically; "How fast does your new car go?"; "We travelled from Rome to Naples by bus"; "The policemen went from door to door looking for the suspect"; "The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell"; "news travelled fast" |
| Adj. | 1. | motor - conveying information to the muscles from the CNS; "motor nerves" |
| 2. | motor - causing or able to cause motion; "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy" causative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime" |
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motor
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motor
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Translations
motorjet autem
motormotor-køre i bil
moottori
motor
autózikmotor
aka, ferîast í bílmótor
モーター
모터
automobilininkasautomobilių vilkstinėįtaisyti variklį įmotociklininkasmotorinis
braukt ar automobilidzinējsmotors
ísť autommotorový
motor
motor
เครื่องยนต์
motorotomobille gezmek
động cơ mô tô
motor
[ˈməʊtəʳ]B. VI (o.f.) → ir en coche
we motored down to Ascot → fuimos en coche a Ascot
we motored over to see them → fuimos a visitarlos (en coche)
we motored down to Ascot → fuimos en coche a Ascot
we motored over to see them → fuimos a visitarlos (en coche)
D. CPD motor accident N → accidente m de circulación
motor insurance N → seguro m de automóvil
motor launch N → lancha f motora
motor mechanic N → mecánico/a m/f de automóviles
motor oil N → aceite m para motores
motor racing N (Sport) → carreras fpl de coches, automovilismo m
motor racing track N → pista f de automovilismo, circuito m de automovilismo
motor scooter N → Vespa ® f, escúter m, motoneta f (LAm)
motor show N → feria f de automóviles
the Paris motor show → el salón del automóvil de París
motor transport N → transporte m rodado, transporte m motorizado
motor vehicle N → automóvil m
motor vessel N → motonave f
motor insurance N → seguro m de automóvil
motor launch N → lancha f motora
motor mechanic N → mecánico/a m/f de automóviles
motor oil N → aceite m para motores
motor racing N (Sport) → carreras fpl de coches, automovilismo m
motor racing track N → pista f de automovilismo, circuito m de automovilismo
motor scooter N → Vespa ® f, escúter m, motoneta f (LAm)
motor show N → feria f de automóviles
the Paris motor show → el salón del automóvil de París
motor transport N → transporte m rodado, transporte m motorizado
motor vehicle N → automóvil m
motor vessel N → motonave f
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motor
[ˈməʊtər]Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
motor
vi (dated) → (mit dem Auto) fahren
attr
(Physiol) → motorisch
(= relating to motor vehicles) → Kraftfahrzeug-, Kfz-; motor manufacturer → Kraftfahrzeughersteller m; (esp making cars) → Automobilhersteller m; the motor trade → die Kraftfahrzeugbranche, die Kfz-Branche
motor
:motor-assisted
adj → mit Hilfsmotor
motorbike
n → Motorrad nt
motorboat
n → Motorboot nt
motor
:motor caravan
n (Brit) → Wohnmobil nt
motorcoach
n (dated) → Autobus m
motorcycling
n → Motorradfahren nt; (Sport) → Motorradsport m
motorcyclist
n → Motorradfahrer(in) m(f)
motor-driven
adj → mit Motorantrieb
motor
:motor lodge, motor inn
n (US) → Motel nt
motorman
n (of train) → Zugführer(in) m(f); (of tram) → Straßenbahnfahrer(in) m(f)
motor mechanic
n → Kraftfahrzeugmechaniker(in) m(f), → Kfz-Mechaniker(in) m(f)
motor nerve
n → motorischer Nerv
motor neuron disease
motor race
n → (Auto)rennen nt
motor racing
motor road
n → Fahrstraße f
motor scooter
n (form) → Motorroller m
motor show
n → Automobilausstellung f
motor sport
n → Motorsport m; (with cars also) → Automobilsport m
motor torpedo boat
n → Torpedoboot nt
motor truck
n (dated US) → Lastwagen m
motor vehicle
n (form) → Kraftfahrzeug nt
motor vessel
n → Motorschiff nt
motorway
n (Brit) → Autobahn f; motor driving → das Fahren auf der Autobahn, das Autobahnfahren; motor junction → Autobahndreieck nt; motor madness → Geschwindigkeitsrausch m
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motor
(ˈməutə) noun a machine, usually a petrol engine or an electrical device, that gives motion or power. a washing-machine has an electric motor; (also adjective) a motor boat/vehicle.
verb to travel by car. We motored down to my mother's house at the weekend.
ˈmotorist noun a person who drives a motor car. The motorist could not avoid hitting the dog.
ˈmotorize, ˈmotorise verb1. to fit a motor to (eg a bicycle).
2. to supply (eg troops) with motor vehicles. Many army units have been motorized.
ˈmotorcade (-keid) noun a procession in which everyone goes by car.
ˈmotorway noun a road specially made for fast traffic. They are building a new motorway to link the two cities.
ˈmotorbike, ˈmotorcycle nouns any of several types of usually heavy bicycle moved by a motor.
motor car a vehicle on four wheels, moved by a motor, but not a lorry or van; an automobile, car.
ˈmotorcyclist noun a person who rides a motorbike. The motorcyclist was injured in the road accident.
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motor
→ مُحَرِكٌ motor motor Motor κινητήρας motor moottori moteur motor motore モーター 모터 motor motor silnik motor мотор motor เครื่องยนต์ motor động cơ mô tô 电动机Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
mo·tor
n. motor, agente que produce o induce movimiento;
a. motor-a, que causa movimiento.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
motor
adj (nerve, etc.) motorEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.