Definition: 1. Machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion. 2. A nonspecific agent that imparts motion. 3. Travel or be transported in a vehicle. 4. Conveying information to the muscles from the CNS. 5. Causing or able to cause motion.
Use 'motor' in a sentence:
1. The boys couldn't start the temperamental motor.
2. Damage to the cerebellum can disrupt motor activity in other ways.
3. She got in and started the motor.
4. James and others said that this is an idea leading to a motor action, and that's why it's called "ideomotor action"—an idea leads to motor activity.
5. You are advised to read the small print of household and motor insurance policies.
6. We will be a net exporter of motor cars in just a few years' time.
7. Nearly 5,000 people a year are put behind bars over motoring penalties.
8. Williams is obsessive about motor racing.
9. Visual hallucination is a common non-motor symptom among patients with PD.
10. They were automotive component suppliers to motor manufacturers.
11. It's very difficult being a woman in motor racing.
12. You'd better jazz up the motor.
13. The chauffeur got out to crank the motor.
14. Adhering to the new rules meant inflicting serious damage on motor racing.
15. It came from the days when a motor car was a novelty.
16. Passengers are set down at Molete Motor Park.
17. He started the motor.
18. We are slaves of the motor car.
19. Shall we inspect the next motor?
20. These days it seems we must all submit to the tyranny of the motor car.
21. Motor traders are looking forward to a further increase in vehicle sales.
22. He has ordered a large and very expensive motor-car.
23. We drove about three blocks then the motor died.
24. The Colorado Motor Carriers Association represents 450 trucking companies across the state.
25. Every few minutes the motor cut out as the machinery became jammed.
26. Using corn as motor fuel will cause the price of corn to skyrocket.
27. Daniel's early exposure to motor racing did not excite his interest.
28. They cried, "seize the Toad, the wicked animal who stole our motor-car!"
29. Parts of the motor wore out because of constant usage.
30. The detection rate for motor vehicle theft that year was just 11.7 per cent.
31. Theft of motor vehicles is up by 15.9%.
32. It was actually a tricycle with a petrol motor at the rear.
33. A car's starter is basically an electric motor.
34. Pull the lever to start the motor.
35. The turning disc is connected by a drive belt to an electric motor.
36. VW is the star performer of the motor industry this year.
37. All because you must needs go and steal a motor-car.
38. They will be unveiling their new models at the Motor Show.
39. The motor industry is rejoicing at the cut in car tax.
40. People had to renew their motor vehicle registrations through the mail.
41. Carbon dust and oil build up in large motors and cause them to short-circuit.
42. Blind children tend to be more passive in this area of motor development than sighted children.
43. The current flows into electric motors that drive the wheels.
44. Both motor and sensory functions are affected.
45. She put diesel fuel, instead of petrol, into the tank causing the motor to seize up.
46. The latest models will be on display at the motor show.
