Thursday, Feb 02, 2006 at 10:34
well not everyone has access to Concise oxford OR american herritage dictionarys so i though i would cut and past from an on line dictionary for clarification
www.dictionary.com is my source
en·gine ( P ) Pronunciation Key (njn)
n.
A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.
Such a machine distinguished from an electric, spring-driven, or hydraulic motor by its use of a fuel.
A mechanical appliance, instrument, or tool: engines of war.
An agent, instrument, or means of accomplishment.
A locomotive.
A fire engine.
Computer Science. A search engine.
tr.v. en·gined, en·gin·ing, en·gines
To equip with an engine or engines.
mo·tor ( P ) Pronunciation Key (mtr)
n.
Something, such as a machine or an engine, that produces or imparts motion.
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.
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.
Causing or producing motion: motor power.
Driven by or having a motor.
Of or for motors or motor vehicles: motor oil.
Of, relating to, or designating nerves that carry impulses from the nerve centers to the muscles.
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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