Motherwell

American

[muhth-er-wel, -wuhl] / ˈmʌð ərˌwɛl, -wəl /

noun

Robert, 1915–91, U.S. painter.
an administrative district in the Strathclyde region, in S Scotland.

Motherwell British

/ ˈmʌðəwəl /

noun

a town in S central Scotland, the administrative centre of North Lanarkshire on the River Clyde: industrial centre. Pop: 30 311 (2001)

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Rangers were good value for their win over Motherwell but with the number of chances they created it should have been more comfortable.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

He has scored four goals in 10 Rangers appearances so far this term but came off early in Saturday's 1-0 home league win over Motherwell.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The penalty issued in July related to McInnes' spell as Hearts boss last season, when he described the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May as "disgusting".

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

The 06:11 departure from London Euston on Friday, which was affected, ran with a 58-minute delay and terminated at Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.

From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026

The night we were there Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline were having a conversation at the bar, and Andy Warhol and John Cage dined at a nearby table—not that Bobby noticed.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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