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| 1. | [ noun ] (physics) machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion | |
| Related terms: | machine engine electric_motor stepper motorize | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (transportation) travel or be transported in a vehicle | |
| Synonyms: | drive | |
| Examples: | "We drove to the university every morning" "They motored to London for the theater" |
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| Related terms: | travel drive ride | |
| 3. | [ verb ] (work,transportation) move into a certain direction; of a car | |
| Synonyms: | pull drive | |
| Examples: | "The van pulled up" |
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| Related terms: | travel drive cut_in driving pull drive drive driveway motoring ride | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] conveying information to the muscles from the CNS | |
| Synonyms: | centrifugal | |
| Examples: | "motor nerves" |
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| Related terms: | efferent | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] involving or relating to movements of the muscles | |
| Examples: | "motor coordination" "a motor reflex" "motor paralysis" |
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| Related terms: | muscle | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a nonspecific agent that imparts motion | |
| Examples: | "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action" |
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| Related terms: | agent | |
| 7. | [ adjective ] causing or able to cause motion | |
| Synonyms: | motive | |
| Examples: | "a motive force" "motive power" "motor energy" |
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| Related terms: | causative | |
| Similar spelling: |
motorway Motter mother |
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