motor — meaning in English

English meaning

• drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
• 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:

• drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
• 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.

drive — full definition

1. verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
2. verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
3. noun A journey made in a vehicle.
4. noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
5. noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

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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