motmot |
any of a variety of tropical American birds related to the kingfisher that have long tails and blue or green plumage, and that dig out tunnels in which they nest. |
motocross |
a cross-country race for lightweight motorcycles over rough terrain. |
motor |
a device that causes or increases motion or power, esp. an engine or machine. [5 definitions] |
motorbike |
a small motorcycle with a light frame. [2 definitions] |
motorboat |
a boat driven by a motor mounted inside or outside the hull. [2 definitions] |
motorcade |
a procession of motor vehicles for ceremonial or security purposes. |
motorcar |
an automobile; car. |
motorcycle |
a two-wheeled motor vehicle having a heavy frame and an uncovered engine. [2 definitions] |
motor home |
a large van with living quarters. |
motor hotel |
see "motel." |
motorist |
a person who drives or rides in an automobile. |
motorize |
to install a motor or motors in. [2 definitions] |
motorless |
combined form of motor. |
motorman |
the operator of an electrified vehicle such as a subway train, trolley, streetcar, or the like. [2 definitions] |
motor pool |
a group of vehicles maintained for use by the members of a particular business or agency, or a unit of the military. |
motor scooter |
a light, two-wheeled, gas-powered vehicle with two small wheels and a seat over the engine for the driver. |
motor vehicle |
a bus, truck, automobile, or the like. |
motorway |
(chiefly British) a major public road on which one can drive at high speeds, esp. between cities; highway. |
motte |
in the western United States, a small grove of trees on a prairie. |
mottle |
to create a pattern of variegated color and tone on (a surface). [3 definitions] |
mottled |
blotched or spotted with varying colors or shades. |