Motor — meaning in English

English meaning

• engine noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
• motor noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.

Senses

Motor is used for these senses in English:

• engine A complex mechanical device which converts energy into useful motion or physical effects. [from 16th c.]
• motor A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

engine — full definition

1. noun A machine that converts fuel or energy into motion or force, especially the part of a vehicle that powers it.
2. noun A software system built to handle one specific technical job, usually named after that job.
3. noun A person, group, or force that drives or powers something forward.
4. noun A locomotive; the self-powered unit that pulls a train.

motor — full definition

1. noun A machine that converts energy, such as electricity or fuel, into motion.
2. noun A car; a motor vehicle (chiefly British).
3. verb To travel by car (somewhat dated or informal).

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