Definition of 'motor'

Noun

1. machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
2. a nonspecific agent that imparts motion; "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"

Verb

1. travel or be transported in a vehicle; "We drove to the university every morning"; "They motored to London for the theater"
      Synonyms: drive

Adjective

1. conveying information to the muscles from the CNS; "motor nerves"
      Synonyms: centrifugal
2. causing or able to cause motion; "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy"
      Synonyms: motive

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