Definition of motor Motor

/mowˈtɚ/ - [mowter] - mo•tor

We found 12 definitions of motor from 5 different sources.

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What does motor mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: motors

motor - machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
  machine any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
  electric motor a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
  engine motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
  stepping motor, stepper a horse trained to lift its feet high off the ground while walking or trotting
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"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • motor (n.)
    One who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power.
  • motor (n.)
    A prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work.
  • motor (n.)
    Alt. of Motorial

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • motor
    To travel or be transported in a vehicle.

Part of speech

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  • motor, verb, present, 1st person singular of motor (infinitive).
  • motor, verb (infinitive).
  • motor, noun, singular of motors.
  • motor, adjective.

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