motor

1. motor (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

Example: Near-synonyms: drive, engine (sometimes synonymous)

2. motor (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A motor car, or automobile, sometimes extended to other powered vehicles, such as goods vehicles.

Example: Nice motor!

3. motor (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force.

4. motor (adj) — sense 4

Definition: Relating to the ability to move.

Example: She has excellent motor skills.

5. motor (adj) — sense 5

Definition: Propelled by an internal combustion engine (as opposed to a steam engine or turbine).

Example: A motor yacht for its size has about 30 per cent more accommodations than a steamer of the same size.

6. motor (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.

Example: On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth.

7. motor (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To rotate a jet engine or turboprop using the engine's starter, without introducing fuel into the engine.

Example: During startup, the engine should be motored for 20 to 30 seconds to allow the shafts to straighten out, as they may have become bowed under their own weight while the airplane was sitting on the ground.

8. motor (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To progress at a brisk pace.

Example: Sales were slow at first, but now things are really motoring.