motored

American

[moh-terd] / ˈmoʊ tərd /

adjective

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

a bimotored airplane.

-motored British

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

multimotored adjective
unmotored adjective

Etymology

Origin of motored

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

Example Sentences

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Exeter, defending a single-point lead, were on the ropes late on against Saracens as the hosts fired up their driven maul and motored towards the line.

From BBC

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

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