Meaning & use

motor

noun·Everyday

A machine that converts a source of energy, such as electricity or fuel, into mechanical motion.

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The washing machine's motor stopped working, so the drum would no longer spin.

Engineers designed a smaller, quieter motor for the new electric scooter.

A note on using this word

Motor usually refers to electric-powered devices, while engine more often describes those burning fuel, though usage overlaps.

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