motor

Noun
  1. Machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion (synset 103795479)
    is a type of: machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
    subtypes:
    • electric motor - a motor that converts electricity to mechanical work
    • engine - motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
    • stepper, stepping motor - a motor (especially an electric motor) that moves or rotates in small discrete steps
  2. A nonspecific agent that imparts motion (synset 109382528)
    "happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action"
    is a type of: agent - an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
Adjective
  1. Conveying information to the muscles from the CNS (synset 300335143)
    "motor nerves"
    similar to: efferent, motorial - of nerves and nerve impulses; conveying information away from the CNS
    same as: centrifugal
  2. Causing or able to cause motion (synset 300325379)
    "a motive force"; "motive power"; "motor energy"
    similar to: causative - producing an effect
    same as: motive
Verb
  1. Travel or be transported in a vehicle (synset 201934070)
    "We drove to the university every morning"; "They motored to London for the theater"
    referred to in: driving - the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
    entail: ride - be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
    is a type of:
    • carry, transport - move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
    • go, locomote, move, travel - change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
    same as: drive
    verb group: drive, take - proceed along in a vehicle

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