Motor ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Motor ( noun )

1. A machine or device for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion.
2. A machine that burns fuel to provide power for the propulsion of a vehicle.
3. A machine that generates electricity.

Origin:

From latin motor "mover, doer", from movēre "to move".

Examples:

1. The motor of the car is not working.
2. The boat's motor conked out and they had to row to shore.
3. The wind turbine has a large motor to convert wind energy into electricity.
4. The motor in the washing machine agitates the clothes during the wash cycle.
5. The motor in the fan spins the blades to circulate the air.

(As a verb)

Motor ( verb )

1. A machine or device for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion.
2. A machine that burns fuel to provide power for the propulsion of a vehicle.
3. A machine that generates electricity.

Origin:

From latin motor "mover, doer", from movēre "to move".

Examples:

1. The motor of the car is not working.
2. The boat's motor conked out and they had to row to shore.
3. The wind turbine has a large motor to convert wind energy into electricity.
4. The motor in the washing machine agitates the clothes during the wash cycle.
5. The motor in the fan spins the blades to circulate the air.