a device that converts electrical energy to mechanical torque
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elec′tric mo′tor,
- Electricitymotor (def. 4).
- 1885–90
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'electric motor' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
armature
- belt sander
- brougham
- capstan
- cog
- commutator
- diesel-electric
- disk sander
- e-bike
- field magnet
- induction motor
- limit switch
- linear induction motor
- linear motor
- motor
- motor drive
- orbital sander
- power
- power mower
- power shovel
- power tool
- prime mover
- relay
- self-winding
- sewing machine
- starter
- transducer
- trolley bus
- universal motor