motor

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts…

   A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

2. 2

   A motor car, or automobile, sometimes extended to other powered vehicles, such as goods…

   A motor car, or automobile, sometimes extended to other powered vehicles, such as goods vehicles.

   • Nice motor!
   • Motor insurance is expensive for youngsters.
3. 3

   A source of power for something

   A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force.

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   1. 4

      Any protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work.

   2. 5

      The controller or prime mover of the universe

      The controller or prime mover of the universe; God.

   3. 6

      The fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine".

   4. 7

      Relating to the ability to move.

      • She has excellent motor skills.
   5. 8

      Propelled by an internal combustion engine (as opposed to a steam engine or turbine).

      • A motor yacht for its size has about 30 per cent more accommodations than a steamer of the same size.
   6. 9

      To make a journey by motor vehicle

      To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.

      • On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth.
      • Well, if you ever plan to motor west / Jack, take my way, it's the highway that's the best / Get your kicks on Route 66
   7. 10

      To rotate a jet engine or turboprop using the engine's starter, without introducing fuel…

      To rotate a jet engine or turboprop using the engine's starter, without introducing fuel into the engine.

      • During startup, the engine should be motored for 20 to 30 seconds to allow the shafts to straighten out, as they may have become bowed under their own weight while the airplane was sitting on the ground.
   8. 11

      To progress at a brisk pace.

      • Sales were slow at first, but now things are really motoring.
      • More recently, ORR has been developing its knowledge and skills in cyber and digital security. Prosser says this is really "motoring".
   9. 12

      To leave.

      • I gotta motor.
   10. 13

       Alternative form of Mator (“Samoyedic language”).

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