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motor

UK
/ˈməʊtə/
US
/ˈmoʊtər/

Translations

motornoun
motors
pl
UK
/ˈməʊtə/
US
/ˈmoʊtər/
The car's motor was making a strange noise, so I took it to the mechanic.
Le moteur de la voiture faisait un bruit étrange, alors je l'ai emmenée chez le mécanicien.
voitureFamilier, surtout britannique.
He bought a second-hand motor for commuting to work.
Il a acheté une voiture d'occasion pour aller travailler.
Additional translations
motoneuroneEn physiologie.
Synonyms
machine
engine
dynamo
generator
motive power
motorverb
motored
Past Simple
motored
Past Participle
motoring
Gerund
UK
/ˈməʊ.tə/
US
/ˈmoʊ.tɚ/
roulerSurtout pour un déplacement en voiture.
We decided to motor down to the coast for the weekend.
Nous avons décidé de rouler jusqu'à la côte pour le week-end.
Additional translations
avancerSens figuré, pour une progression régulière ou rapide.
Synonyms
mobilize
activate
propel
operate
drive
motoradjective
UK
/ˈməʊ.tə/
US
/ˈmoʊ.tɚ/
Used mainly attributively in relation to motor vehicles or physiology (e.g., motor skills, motor nerves).
moteurEn physiologie.
The patient suffered damage to the motor neurons controlling the right arm.
Le patient a subi des lésions des neurones moteurs contrôlant le bras droit.
Motor insurance is mandatory for all car owners.
L'assurance motorisée est obligatoire pour tous les propriétaires de voitures.
Synonyms
powered
mechanized
automotive
engine-operated
engine-powered
engine-driven
motor-operated
motor-driven
motorised
motorized

Definitions

motornoun
A machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.
The car's motor was making a strange noise, so I took it to the mechanic.
Informal, chiefly British: a motor vehicle, especially a car.
He bought a second-hand motor for commuting to work.
Physiology: a motor nerve or neuron that conveys impulses producing movement.
Degeneration of the spinal motors can result in muscle weakness.
motorverb
To travel or move by motor vehicle.
We decided to motor down to the coast for the weekend.
To move or proceed at a steady or rapid pace.
The project is motoring along nicely, and we expect to finish ahead of schedule.
motoradjective
Relating to or operated by a motor or motor vehicles.
Motor insurance is mandatory for all car owners.
Physiology: relating to nerves or muscles that produce movement.
The patient suffered damage to the motor neurons controlling the right arm.
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