motor

Definition

  • noun: a machine that produces motion or power for doing work
  • noun: one that imparts motion
  • verb: to travel in a car
  • verb: to travel by automobile
  • synonyms: drive, anvil, active

Examples

  • You can register your car at the Registry of 'Motor Vehicles'.

  • We spent the afternoon 'motoring' through the countryside.

  • We stayed overnight at the Pleasant Valley 'Motor Court'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) They are a primitive design. -Who is that? JOHN: If you can't outrun them... -I don't know. -...then you have one option. Their motor cortex is partially exposed at the back of their neck. A knife to this area will disorient their tracking device, but not for long. Above all, stay alive. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation