nounπShareA machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion."The electric motor in my daughter's toy car makes it move quickly. "machinedevicetechnologyenergyphysicselectrictechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA motor car, or automobile."Nice motor!"vehiclemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force."Her passion for art was a powerful motor for her success as a painter. "energymachinetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work."The muscle motor proteins in your arm allow you to lift the heavy textbook. "biologybiochemistryorganismmachineenergyfunctionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe controller or prime mover of the universe; God."Some people believe the Motor is the ultimate source of all good in the universe. "religiontheologyphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine"."The fruit motor was used to make a batch of pruno for the family gathering. "fruitfooddrinksubstancemassprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive."On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth."vehicletechnologymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move at a brisk pace."Sales were slow at first, but now things are really motoring."actionenergyvehiclemachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave."I gotta motor."actionvehicleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to the ability to move"She has excellent motor skills."physiologyabilityanatomymedicinebodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareRelating to motor cars"Motor insurance is expensive for youngsters."vehiclemachinetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePropelled by an internal combustion engine (as opposed to a steam engine or turbine)."My grandfather's old car is a motor vehicle, but it's not very efficient; it uses a motor powered by gasoline, not electricity. "vehiclemachinetechnologyenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
