motor

Meanings

Plural: motors

Noun

• machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
• a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
  • "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"
• A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
• A motor car, or automobile, sometimes extended to other powered vehicles, such as goods vehicles.
• A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force.
• Any protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work.
• The controller or prime mover of the universe; God.
• The fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine".

Verb

• travel or be transported in a vehicle
  • "They motored to London for the theater"
• To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.
• To rotate a jet engine or turboprop using the engine's starter, without introducing fuel into the engine.
• To progress at a brisk pace.
• To leave.

Adjective Satellite

• conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
  • "motor nerves"
• causing or able to cause motion
  • "motor energy"

Adj

• Relating to the ability to move.
• Propelled by an internal combustion engine (as opposed to a steam engine or turbine).

Synonyms

centrifugal, drive, engine, kicker, motive, moto

Related Words

motoric

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