motore

Definitions of motore
  1. noun
    machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
    synonyms: motovedetta, motrice
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    macchina
    motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
    generatore, gruppo elettrogeno
    engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
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    macchina
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
  2. noun
    any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
    synonyms: fomite, incentivo, spinta, spronata, sprone, stimolo
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    delizia, felicità, gioia, raffinatezza
    something or someone that provides a source of happiness
    briga, canchero, disperazione, disturbo, fastidio, incomodo, malanno, menata, molestia, noia, noisità, pena, piaga, piattola, pittima, rogna, rompitore, rottura, scocciatore, seccatura, tormentone
    something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
    cefalea, cruccio, grattacapo, inquietudine, preoccupazione
    something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
    ansia, ansietà, pena, pensiero, preoccupazione
    something that causes great unhappiness
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    informativa
    knowledge acquired through study or experience or instruction
  3. noun
    a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
    synonyms: automezzo, autoveicolo, veicolo a motore
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    anfibio
    a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
    auto, automobile, autovettura, macchina
    a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
    kart
    a small low motor vehicle with four wheels and an open framework; used for racing
    moto, motocicletta, motoveicolo
    a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
    spartineve
    a vehicle used to push snow from roads
    ambulanza, autoambulanza, autolettiga
    a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
    giardinetta
    a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat
    catorcio, macinino, trabiccolo
    a car that is old and unreliable
    taxi
    a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
    portacipria, utilitaria
    a small and economical car
    cabriolet, convertibile
    a car that has top that can be folded or removed
    autocivetta
    a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
    motosega
    a car that is powered by electricity
    autopompa
    any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire
    camionetta, fuoristrada, gip, gippone, jeep
    a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain
    autocarro, camion
    a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
    micromotore, motorino
    small motorcycle with a low frame and small wheels and elevated handlebars
    bolide, rally
    a fast car that competes in races
    berlina
    a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors
    spider
    a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons
    torpedo
    large open car seating four with folding top
    trattore
    a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans
    autoarticolato, autotreno
    a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
    autofurgone, camioncino, furgone
    a truck with an enclosed cargo space
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