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motored

motored

adjective

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

-motored

adjective

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

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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Origin of motored

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

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The day after Ida struck, Story motored through the bayou in his boat, photographing his camp and others to reassure neighbors their cabins had survived.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

As the boat motored across the sea, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila said other nations should come to Cuba's aid.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

As the Zodiac motored into the harbor, Dillais carried fishing gear for cover.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

Arráez, meanwhile, motored up the line and through the base, then slammed into Dubón.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2025

A boat motored quietly down the river, the people on it dark figures.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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