Definitions for motor
ˈmoʊ tərmo·tor

Princeton's WordNet(3.50 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. motor(noun)

   machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

2. motor(adj)

   a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

   "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"

3. centrifugal, motor(a)(adj)

   conveying information to the muscles from the CNS

   "motor nerves"

4. motive(a), motor(verb)

   causing or able to cause motion

   "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy"

5. drive, motor(verb)

   travel or be transported in a vehicle

   "We drove to the university every morning"; "They motored to London for the theater"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. motor(Noun)

   A machine or device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

2. motor(Noun)

   A motor car, or automobile.

3. motor(Noun)

   a small internal combustion engine, especially a powerful one for the size (as in motorboat, motor car).

4. motor(Noun)

   An electric motor.

5. motor(Verb)

   to drive around leisurely in a motorised vehicle.

6. motor(Adjective)

   describing neurons that create the ability to move

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Motor(noun)

   one who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power

2. Motor(noun)

   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

3. Motor(noun)

   alt. of Motorial

Origin: [L., fr. movere, motum, to move.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Motor

   mō′tor, n. a mover: that which gives motion: a machine by means of which steam or other sources of force can be used to give motion or produce work.—adj. giving or transmitting motion.—ns. Mō′tor-car, a vehicle for the road impelled by steam, electricity, or petrol (petroleum spirit); Mō′tor-dy′namo, a dynamo used as a motor.—adjs. Motō′rial, Mō′tory, giving motion.—n. Motō′rium, that part of the nervous organism instrumental in the exertion of motor influence:—opp. to Sensorium, that which feels or perceives.—adj. Motorpath′ic, belonging to Motor′pathy or the movement cure.—Motor nerve, any nerve which transmits impulse to the muscles.—Air-motor, a machine impelled by compressed air. [Cf. Motive.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. motor

   The prime mover in machinery.

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'motor' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2510

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'motor' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2417

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'motor' in Nouns Frequency: #957

How to pronounce motor?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of motor in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of motor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of motor in a Sentence

1. Erin Vertucci and Shane McGowan:

   The motor is making everyone deaf.

2. Antonin Scalia:

   Ruth -- honest to goodness -- went up behind a motor boat.

3. Anthony Foxx:

   plans to address the rising number of motor vehicle safety recalls.

4. Fox News:

   This is just the greatest plane. Its got this big, old radial motor.

5. Grant Baldwin:

   Seat belt use is a proven method to reduce motor vehicle occupant injuries.

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