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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"

1. (driving) travel or be transported in a vehicle
   "They motored to London for the theatre";
   - drive

1. Conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
   "motor nerves";
   - centrifugal
    
2. Causing or able to cause motion
   "motor energy";
   - motive

Derived forms: motors, motored, motoring

See also: causative, efferent, motorial

Type of: agent, carry, go, locomote, machine, move, transport, travel

Encyclopedia: Motor, Kansas