motoring

mo·tor

M0442400 (mō′tər)n.1. Something, such as a machine or an engine, that produces or imparts motion.2. A device that converts any form of energy into mechanical energy, especially an internal-combustion engine or an arrangement of coils and magnets that converts electric current into mechanical power.3. A motor vehicle, especially an automobile: "It was a night of lovers. All along the highway ... motors were parked and dim figures were clasped in revery" (Sinclair Lewis).adj.1. Causing or producing motion: motor power.2. Driven by or having a motor.3. Of or for motors or motor vehicles: motor oil.4. Of, relating to, or designating nerves that carry impulses from the nerve centers to the muscles.5. Involving or relating to movements of the muscles: motor coordination; a motor reflex.v. mo·tored, mo·tor·ing, mo·tors v.intr. To drive or travel in a motor vehicle.v.tr. To carry by motor vehicle.

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[Middle English motour, prime mover, from Latin mōtor, from mōtus, past participle of movēre, to move; see meuə- in Indo-European roots.]

motoring

(ˈməʊtərɪŋ) nthe use of cars for travel(as modifier)

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Noun

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motoring - the act of driving an automobile driving - the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal

Translations

automobilismeautomobilismoguida