motor

Definition

• n. machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
• n. a nonspecific agent that imparts motion

Word forms

Past tense

motored

Third person singular

motors

Present participle

motoring

Past participle

motored

Example sentences

1. n.

   The motor in my car needs to be repaired.

2. a.

   The motor vehicle is parked outside the house.

3. vt.

   They motored to the beach for the weekend.

4. vi.

   We will motor to the mountains for a vacation.