motoring Definition

motor
noun

1a. An engine, especially the internal-combustion engine of a vehicle or machine;
1b. Driven by a motor.

Example: motor boat
2a. colloq
A car;


Example: motor show
3. A device, eg in a domestic appliance, that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy, using the forces that act on a current-carrying conductor such as a coil1 (noun 3) in the presence of a magnetic field. Also called electric motor.

adj

1a. anatomy.
Said of a nerve: transmitting impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle or gland;
1b. anatomy.
Said of a nerve cell: forming part of such a nerve.
2. physiol.
Relating to muscular movement, or the sense of muscular movement.
3. Giving or transmitting motion.

verb motored, motoring

intr
1. To travel by motor vehicle, especially by private car.
2. To convey someone or something by motor vehicle.
intr
3. colloq
To move or work, etc fast and effectively.

Derivative: motoring
noun

Travelling by car, especially for pleasure. Also as adj.
Example: motoring holiday

Derivative: motorist
noun

Someone who drives a car. Also called driver.

Etymology: 16c: Latin, from movere to move.