electric motor

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noun

motor (def. 4).

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Origin of electric motor

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby electric motor

electrician, electric intensity, electricity, electric light, electric moment, electric motor, electric needle, electric organ, Electric Peak, electric potential, electric potential gradient

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How to use electric motor in a sentence

Now electric motors are available on consumer-facing bikes as well as shared options, like Citi Bikes.
E-Bikes Are Taking Off—But We Need to Make Space for Them|Patrick Lucas Austin|January 22, 2021|Time
It's just called the Porsche Taycan—no S, no Turbo, not even any numbers—and it differentiates itself from the other Taycans by virtue of having just a single electric motor, which drives the rear wheels.
Porsche adds a cheaper, lighter Taycan to its electric lineup|Jonathan M. Gitlin|January 20, 2021|Ars Technica
For example, an electric aircraft from a company called Lilium uses many small ducted electric motors to provide lift and thrust, and another model from Bell uses four large ducted fans.
These new flying taxis offer a glimpse at our future commutes|Rob Verger|January 15, 2021|Popular-Science
Available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, this plug-in hybrid has a new electric motor to boost overall power.
Top rides for 2021|Joe Phillips|January 15, 2021|Washington Blade

Additionally, the Mach-E can be equipped with a single motor driving the rear wheels or separate electric motors for each axle.
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E gets its official EPA range|Jonathan M. Gitlin|November 23, 2020|Ars Technica
The TVA, a federally owned and chartered electric power provider, is a New Deal legacy just like Social Security.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern|Lloyd Green|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To that end, the budget postpones federal phase-out of incandescent electric bulbs.
Congress’ Gift That Keeps on Giving|P. J. O’Rourke|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On Thursday, Russian bloggers published pictures of empty shelves in stores that once sold electric goods.
After His Disastrous Annual Press Conference, Putin Needs A Hug|Anna Nemtsova|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hart Electric LLC An Illinois- based manufacturer of electrical components, and H.I. Cable.
The 26 Next Hobby Lobbys|Abby Haglage|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
To think,” said the younger Englishwoman to her sister, “of this wee mite travelling about in an open motor!
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
Like an electric shock, the well-known chords of the Tragala aroused his hearers—every one crowded round the singer.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
The effect of his drumming before the Café de la Loge was electric.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
"I wish the old homes of England had electric lights," thought Miss Otis, with a sigh.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Above, great standard electric lamps shed their white glare upon the eddying throng casting a myriad of grotesque shadows.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke

British Dictionary definitions for electric motor

electric motor

noun

a device that converts electrical energy to mechanical torque

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