word
Motor
MOH-tur
/ˈmoʊtɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
motor
Dictionary meaning
Causing or able to cause motion.
Examples
- The motor cart travelled along the road.
- The motor in the machine spun the cogs.
Synonyms: motive
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