motor
Derived from Latin 'motor', meaning 'mover' or 'one that moves'.
NOUN
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A motor is a device that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion, commonly used to power vehicles or machinery.
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| motors |
VERB
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To motor means to operate a vehicle or machine, typically using a powered motor.
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| motorized | motorizing |
- She learned to motor a boat during her summer vacation. — 彼女は夏休みにボートを運転することを学びました。
- The engineer will motor the new machine to test its functionality. — エンジニアは新しい機械を操作する予定です。
register: formal
ADJ
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The term motor when used as an adjective describes anything related to the machinery or vehicles that use motors.