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mo·tor Audio pronunciation of "Motor" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mtr)
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 mtor, from mtus, past participle of movre, to move. See meu- in Indo-European Roots.]
en·gine Audio pronunciation of "Engine" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (njn)
n.
1.
1. A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.
2. Such a machine distinguished from an electric, spring-driven, or hydraulic motor by its use of a fuel.
2.
1. A mechanical appliance, instrument, or tool: engines of war.
2. An agent, instrument, or means of accomplishment.
3. A locomotive.
4. A fire engine.
5. Computer Science. A search engine.
tr.v. en·gined, en·gin·ing, en·gines
To equip with an engine or engines.
[Middle English engin, skill, machine, from Old French, innate ability, from Latin ingenium. See gen- in Indo-European Roots.]
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