Pronunciation

/ˈməʊ.tər/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A machine that converts energy, typically from electrical or chemical sources, into mechanical motion. For example: “The car’s powerful engine is a V8 motor.”

  • Also refers to a muscle that produces movement, especially in animals. Example: “The facial muscles, or motors, control our expressions.”
  • In certain contexts, it can refer to something that drives or stimulates activity, e.g., “The motor of economic growth is innovation.”

• Verb (v): To travel in a vehicle, especially a car. Example: “We motored down the coast for a weekend getaway.”

  • Alternatively, it can mean to move or operate with a motor. Example: “The boat motored smoothly across the lake.”

Phrases

• “Motor vehicle” refers to any vehicle powered by an engine, such as cars, trucks, or motorcycles.
• “Electric motor” is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
• “Motor skills” refer to the ability to coordinate muscular movements necessary for tasks like writing, grasping objects, or walking.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The new electric motor they installed in the factory has greatly improved efficiency.”
• Verb: “After packing up, we motored along the scenic route to reach our camping destination.”

Synonyms

• Engine (noun, when referring to a machine)
• Drive (noun, in the context of a force that moves something)
• Propel (verb, for moving something using a motor)
• Power (verb, in the sense of driving a vehicle)