motor

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
2. A motor car, or automobile, sometimes extended to other powered vehicles, such as goods vehicles.
3. (figuratively) A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force.
4. Any protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work.
5. (archaic, poetic) The controller or prime mover of the universe; God.
6. (slang) The fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine".

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Relating to the ability to move.
2. (not-comparable) Propelled by an internal combustion engine (as opposed to a steam engine or turbine).

Verb

1. (dated) To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.
2. (transitive) To rotate a jet engine or turboprop using the engine's starter, without introducing fuel into the engine.
3. (figuratively, informal) To progress at a brisk pace.
4. (slang) To leave.

Concepts

moteur

machine

bagnole

centrifuge

conduire

motif

rendre

voiture

🚗

machinerie

machines

méchanique

machinierie

aller

naviguer au moteur

automobile

caisse

📦

Synonymes

engine

machine

machinery

drive

car

🚗

ride

motive

engine

wheels

mechanical device

automobile

engine

motah

tool

mechanism

vehicle

centrifugal

automotive

transport

drift

drive around

drive in

electric motor

factor

fund

gas-engine

generator

heat engine

impellent

joyride

junker

lead

locomotive

maker

money box

motile

motional

motorboat

motor boat

🛥️

motor car

motorcycle

🏍️

mover

perpetrator

piston engine

powerhouse

prop

propeller

run

shave

steam engine

Traductions

motor

motore

Motor

motor

motor

κινητήρας

motor

μηχανή

motor

محرك

macchina

motorisch

μοτέρ

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈməʊtə/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: motour

In summary

From Middle English motour (“controller, prime mover; God”), from Latin mōtor (“mover; that which moves something”), from mōtō (“to set in motion”).

Phrases

This new motor utilized the universal Power Functions connections , used by all components .

Ce nouveau moteur a utilisé les connexions des fonctions d'alimentation universelle, utilisées par tous les composants.