Meaning & use
motor
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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