1. Machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
   "The electric motor powered the conveyor belt in the factory"
    
2. A nonspecific agent that imparts motion
   "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"
    
3. [Brit, informal] A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
   "he needs a motor to get to work";
   - car, auto [informal], automobile [N. Amer], motorcar, wheel [informal], whip [US, informal], autocar [archaic]

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

1. Travel or be transported in a vehicle
   "They motored to London for the theatre";
   - drive
    
2. [informal] Move quickly or steadily
   "She motored through her homework"

Derived forms: motors, motoring, motored

See also: causative, efferent, motorial

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

Part of: dashcam

Encyclopedia: Motor, KS