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electric motor
A machine that uses electricity and magnetism to power an axle.
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
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Automobile or Related Car Terms
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electric motor vehicle
A motor vehicle powered by an electric motor that draws current from rechargeable storage batteries, fuel cells, photovoltaic arrays, or other sources of electric current.
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moped: motor + pedal
1. A motorbike that can be pedaled or driven by a low-powered gasoline engine.
2. A blend of motor and pedal.
2. A blend of motor and pedal.
- Motor: A machine that converts energy into motion and can be used as a power source; for example, to drive another machine or to move a vehicle.
- Pedal: A lever operated by the foot that powers a mechanism such as a bicycle, sewing machine, or the foot controls of a car.
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Blends of Words: Portmanteaus or Portmanteaux +
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motel: motor + hotel
1. A kind of "hotel" intended to provide short-term lodging for traveling motorists, usually situated close to a highway and having rooms accessible from a parking area.
2. A blend of motor and hotel.
2. A blend of motor and hotel.
- Motor: Relating to vehicles, especially cars, powered by a motor.
- Hotel: A building or commercial establishment where people pay for lodging, and where meals and other facilities; such as, conference rooms also are often available.
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Blends of Words: Portmanteaus or Portmanteaux +
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