мото́р — meaning in English

English meaning

• automobile noun A wheeled motor vehicle built to carry a driver and a few passengers under its own power.
• 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.
• powerhouse noun A person, team, or organization noted for great strength, success, or influence.

Senses

мото́р is used for these senses in English:

• automobile (US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.
• 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.
• power plant The portion of a vehicle devoted to providing energy for motion; the engine or motor.
• powerhouse (figurative) Any source of power, energy or strength; a source of influence or inspiration

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.

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