motor — a machine that uses electricity or fuel to produce movement and makes other machines work
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a machine that uses electricity or fuel to produce movement and makes other machines work
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmoʊtər/
Example Sentences
- My washing machine's motor sounds like it's having a midlife crisis - lots of groaning and complaining!
- The motor of the boat failed just as we spotted the perfect fishing spot.
- She has excellent fine motor control, which makes her great at detailed artwork.
motor
NOUN[/ˈmoʊtər/]
a machine that uses electricity or fuel to produce movement and makes other machines work
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'motor', meaning 'one who moves', formed from the verb 'movere' (to move). In the 19th century, the term was extended to mechanical devices that produce motion or power.
Breakdown
movere (to move) + -tor (agent suffix, denoting one who performs an action). The suffix -tor derives from Latin and creates nouns indicating the performer of the action expressed by the root verb.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My washing machine's motor sounds like it's having a midlife crisis - lots of groaning and complaining!”
“The motor of the boat failed just as we spotted the perfect fishing spot.”
“She has excellent fine motor control, which makes her great at detailed artwork.”
“The robot's motor made such weird noises that even the dog started howling in harmony.”
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