motor

motor [mōt′ər]

n.

[L, a mover < motus, pp. of movere,MOVE]

1. anything that produces or imparts motion

2. an engine; esp., an internal-combustion engine for propelling a vehicle

3. MOTOR VEHICLE

4. Elec. a machine for converting electric energy into mechanical energy

adj.

1. producing or imparting motion

2. of, having to do with, or powered by a motor or motors [motor oil, motor parts, a motor bicycle]

3. of, by, or for motor vehicles [a motor trip]

4. for motorists [a motor inn]

5. designating or of a nerve carrying impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle that produces motion

6. of, manifested by, or involving muscular movements [a motor reflex, motor skills]

vi.

1. to ride in a motor vehicle; esp., to travel by automobile

2. Informal to walk or otherwise proceed at a swift or steady pace

vt.

Chiefly Brit. to convey by automobile