motored

mo·tor

 (mō′tər)

n.

1. Something, such as a machine or an engine, that produces or imparts motion.

2. A device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, especially an internal-combustion engine or an arrangement of coils and magnets that converts electric current into mechanical power.

3. A motor vehicle, especially an automobile: "It was a night of lovers. All along the highway ... motors were parked and dim figures were clasped in revery" (Sinclair Lewis).

adj.

1. Causing or producing motion: motor power.

2. Driven by or having a motor.

3. Of or for motors or motor vehicles: motor oil.

4. Of, relating to, or designating nerves that carry impulses from the nerve centers to the muscles.

5. Involving or relating to movements of the muscles: motor coordination; a motor reflex.

v. mo·tored, mo·tor·ing, mo·tors

v.intr.

To drive or travel in a motor vehicle.

v.tr.

To carry by motor vehicle.

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[Middle English motour, prime mover, from Latin mōtor, from mōtus, past participle of movēre, to move; see meuə- in Indo-European roots.]

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

motored - equipped with a motor or motors; "a motorized wheelchair" motorised, motorized

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