nounπShareA machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion."The electric fan uses motors to turn the blades and create a breeze. "machinedevicetechnologyenergyindustryvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA motor car, or automobile."Nice motor!"vehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force."Her children's future is one of the main motors behind all her hard work. "energymachinetechnologyfunctionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work."Example Sentence: "Inside our cells, motors walk along tiny tracks, carrying important molecules to where they are needed." "biologybiochemistryphysiologyorganismbodysciencefunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe controller or prime mover of the universe; God."Some people believe the Motors is the ultimate source of all good in the world. "religiontheologyphilosophymythologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine"."The inmates carefully hid their motors under the floorboards, hoping to avoid detection during the cell search. "fruitdrinksubstancefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive."On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth."vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move at a brisk pace."Sales were slow at first, but now things are really motoring."vehicleactionmachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
