motors
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈmoʊtɝz// UK //mˈəʊtəz// mo·tors
n. machines that use electricity or fuel to create movement. You find them in cars, fans, and many household tools.
n. devices that transform electrical or thermal energy into mechanical energy to produce motion.
The washing machine has a powerful motor.
Electric motors are becoming more common in the car industry as people move away from petrol engines.
The engineer discovered that the internal motors were overheating because the cooling vents had been blocked by dust during the manufacturing process.
Usage
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'motor vehicle' or 'motor boat'.