motored

[moh-terd]

adjective

1. having a motor or motors, especially of a specified number or type (usually used in combination).

   a bimotored airplane.

-motored

adjective

1. (in combination) having a specified type of motor or number of motors

Other Word Forms

• multimotored adjective
• unmotored adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of motored¹

First recorded in 1925–30; motor + -ed ³

Example Sentences

With Fin Smith slotting all six conversions in an impressive performance off the tee, England motored 42-17 clear.

From BBC

The plot is motored by their deft, defiant mouths.

From Los Angeles Times

They looked at Chicken, who made blub, blub, blub sounds as he motored french fry boats through the hot sauce lake.

From Literature

Under Brazilian legislation, motored vessels must keep a minimum distance of 100 meters from whales and other cetaceans.

From Seattle Times

The fifth-year Husky poked the ball from Angel for a steal and didn’t hesitate as he motored down court.

From Seattle Times