Motor

mō′tor, n. a mover: that which gives motion: a machine by means of which steam or other sources of force can be used to give motion or produce work.— adj. giving or transmitting motion.— ns. Mō′tor-car , a vehicle for the road impelled by steam, electricity, or petrol (petroleum spirit); Mō′tor-dy′namo , a dynamo used as a motor.— adjs. Motō′rial , Mō′tory , giving motion.— n. Motō′rium , that part of the nervous organism instrumental in the exertion of motor influence:—opp. to Sensorium , that which feels or perceives.— adj. Motor path′ic , belonging to Motor′pathy or the movement cure.— Motor nerve , any nerve which transmits impulse to the muscles.— Air-motor , a machine impelled by compre ed air. [Cf. Motive .]