motor

motor

noun

Definition of MOTOR

1

a device that changes energy into mechanical motion <the device was equipped with a small electrical motor to make the gears spin>

Synonyms machine, motor

Related Words converter, transformer; appliance, mechanism; equipment, tool; mill

2

a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels <went shopping for a new automobile at Valley Motors>

Synonyms auto, automobile, bus, horseless carriage, machine, motor, motorcar, motor vehicle, wheels [slang]

Related Words coach, jitney, microbus, minibus, minivan, omnibus, van; convertible, fastback, hardtop, hatchback, notchback, ragtop, sports car, sport-utility vehicle, station wagon, SUV, town car, wagon, woody (or woodie); compact, coupe (or coup{eacute}), intermediate, limousine, mini, minicar, sedan, subcompact, V-8; gas-guzzler, land yacht; muscle car, stock car, turbocar; beater, clunker, crate, flivver, jalopy, junker; cream puff; phaeton, roadster, tin lizzie, touring car; hybrid