any of various machines or devices that transform energy into motion, e.g. an internal-combustion engine
any of various machines or devices that transform energy into motion, e.g
a small compact engine
an internal-combustion engine, esp a petrol engine
a machine that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy in the form of rotational movement
(used before a noun) equipped with or driven by a motor
a motor vehicle
chiefly Brit
informal a motor vehicle, esp a car
(used before a noun) of or for motor vehicles
the motor trade
somebody or something that imparts motion
(used before a noun) causing or imparting motion
(used before a noun) said of a nerve or nerve fibre: conveying nerve impulses from the brain, spinal cord, or a nerve centre to a muscle, gland, etc in order to cause contraction, secretion, etc
(used before a noun) of or involving muscles or muscular movement