motor

UK
/ˈməʊtə/
US
/ˈmoʊtər/
motornoun
motors
pl
UK
/ˈməʊtə/
US
/ˈmoʊtər/
Translations
The motor of the car needs repair.
Мотор автомобиля нуждается в ремонте.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
motorverb
motored
Past Simple
motored
Past Participle
motoring
Gerund
UK
/ˈməʊ.tə/
US
/ˈmoʊ.tɚ/
Translations
We motored through the countryside enjoying the scenery.
Мы двигались по сельской местности, наслаждаясь пейзажем.
They motored down the highway at a steady pace.
Они ехали по шоссе с ровной скоростью.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈməʊ.tə/
US
/ˈmoʊ.tɚ/
Used mainly attributively in relation to motor vehicles or physiology (e.g., motor skills, motor nerves).
Definitions
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.