motors

Noun

motor (plural motors)

1. A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
   • Near-synonyms: drive, engine (sometimes synonymous)

   Synonyms:

   drive, engine

2. (now colloquial outside attributive use) A motor car, or automobile, sometimes extended to other powered vehicles, such as goods vehicles.
   • Nice motor!
3. (figuratively) A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force.

   Synonyms:

   engine

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".

   Synonyms:

   kicker

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