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- motorbicycle/ˈməʊ.təˌbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/A two-wheeled vehicle propelled by an internal combustion engine, typically smaller and less powerful than a motorcycle.nounLow
- motorbike/ˈməʊ.tə.baɪk/A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine, typically ridden in a seated position with the hands on handlebars and the feet on footrests.nounverb-intransitiveB1
- motorboat/ˈməʊtəbəʊt/A small, fast boat powered by an internal combustion engine.nounverb-intransitiveMedium
- motorboating/ˈməʊ.təˌbəʊ.tɪŋ/The recreational activity of traveling in a motorboat, or the sound/action associated with it.nounB2/C1 (for core meanings); C2/vulgar slang (for extended, vulgar sense)
- motorbus/ˈməʊtəbʌs/A large motor vehicle for carrying many passengers by road.nounLow
- motorcade/ˈməʊ.tə.keɪd/A procession or parade of motor vehicles, typically one or more carrying a VIP or dignitary, accompanied by escort and support vehicles.nounverb-intransitiveC1
- motorcar/ˈməʊ.tə.kɑː/A road vehicle, typically with four wheels, powered by an internal combustion engine and designed to carry a small number of people.nounLow (Formal/Archaic/Historical)
- motorcoach/ˈməʊtəkəʊtʃ/A large, comfortable bus, typically used for long-distance travel or touring.nounC1
- motorcycle/ˈməʊtəsaɪk(ə)l/A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine, typically designed for a single rider.nounverbverb-intransitiveHigh frequency (common, everyday object).
- motordrome/ˈməʊtədrəʊm/A circuit, stadium, or building designed for motor racing or stunt shows, typically featuring a banked oval track.nounVery Low / Obscure
- motorhome/ˈməʊtəhəʊm/A large vehicle designed for living in, containing beds, cooking equipment, and other facilities, usually with its own engine so it can be driven.nounB1
- motoring/ˈməʊtərɪŋ/The activity of driving a car, especially for pleasure.nounC1
- motorist/ˈməʊ.tər.ɪst/A person who drives or travels in a private motor vehicle, especially a car.nounB1
- motorize/ˈməʊ.tər.aɪz/to equip something with a motor or engine to make it self-propelledverbverb-transitiveC1/C2 (Low frequency, technical/formal register)
- motorman/ˈməʊtəmən/A person who operates or drives an electrically powered vehicle, especially a train, tram, or subway train.nounC1
- motormouth/ˈməʊ.tə.maʊθ/A person who talks excessively, rapidly, and often without thinking.nounC1-C2 / Informal
- motorship/ˈməʊtəʃɪp/A ship propelled by an internal combustion engine, especially a diesel engine.nounC1/C2
- motorsports/ˈməʊtəspɔːts/Competitive sporting events involving motorized vehicles, primarily cars and motorcycles, racing on tracks, roads, or off-road courses.plural-nounB2
- motorway/ˈməʊ.tə.weɪ/A major, high-speed road designed for long-distance traffic, with multiple lanes in each direction, limited access points (via junctions), and no traffic lights or roundabouts.nounB1
- mototaxi/ˈməʊ.təʊˌtæk.si/A small, motorized three-wheeled vehicle used as a taxi for public transport, especially in developing countries and densely populated urban areas.nounC1
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