| Moto | ‖n. [ It. ] (Mus.) Movement; manner of movement; particularly, movement with increased rapidity; -- used especially in the phrase con moto, directing to a somewhat quicker movement; as, andante con moto, a little more rapidly than andante, etc. [ 1913 Webster ] | | Motograph | n. [ L. movere, motum, to move + -graph. ] (Elec.) A device utilized in the making of a loud-speaking telephone, depending on the fact that the friction between a metallic point and a moving cylinder of moistened chalk, or a moving slip of paper, on which it rests is diminished by the passage of a current between the point and the moving surface. [ obsolescent ] -- Mo`to*graph"ic a. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] | | Moton | n. [ Etymol. uncertain. ] (Anc. Armor) A small plate covering the armpit in armor of the 14th century and later. [ 1913 Webster ] | | Motor | n. [ L., fr. movere, motum, to move. ] 1. One who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. (Mach.) A prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A motor car; an automobile. [ archiac Colloq. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] | | Motorbike | n. 1. a light two-wheeled vehicle containing a motor for propulsion. It is lighter in construction and has a lower speed than a motorcycle. [ PJC ] 2. Specifically: a small motorcycle with a low frame and small weels and elevated handlebars.
Syn. -- minibike. [ WordNet 1.5 ] 3. Specifically: a bicyle with a motor attached for propulsion. [ PJC ] | | motorboat | n. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine driving propellers immersed in the water.
Syn. -- powerboat. [ WordNet 1.5 ] | | motorbus | n. a road vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; an omnibus.
Syn. -- bus, autobus, coach, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorcoach, omnibus. [ WordNet 1.5 ] | | motorcade | n. a procession of people traveling in motor cars. [ WordNet 1.5 ] | | Motorcar | { or }, n. 1. An automobile, locomobile, or locomotive designed to run and be steered on a street or roadway; esp., an automobile specially designed for passengers and propelled by an internal combustion engine.
Syn. -- car, auto, automobile, machine. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] 2. (Elec. Railroads) Any car containing motors for propulsion. [ U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ] Variants: Motor car | | motorcoach | n. a motorbus.
Syn. -- bus, autobus, coach, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorbus, omnibus. [ WordNet 1.5 ] |
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| motor | (n) machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion | | motor | (n) a nonspecific agent that imparts motion, Example: happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action | | motor aphasia | (n) aphasia in which expression by speech or writing is severely impaired, Syn. expressive aphasia, nonfluent aphasia, Broca's aphasia, ataxic aphasia | | motor area | (n) the cortical area that influences motor movements, Syn. motor region, Rolando's area, motor cortex, excitable area | | motor-assisted | (adj) relying on an engine for propulsion in addition to muscle power, Example: a motor-assisted bicycle | | motorbike | (v) ride a motorcycle, Syn. motorcycle, cycle | | motorboat | (n) a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine, Syn. powerboat | | motorboat | (v) ride in a motorboat | | motorcade | (n) a procession of people traveling in motor cars | | motor control | (n) control of muscles |
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