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motor

noun as in engine

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These magnets would then be used in high-tech applications such as motors for electric vehicles, wind turbines and robotics.

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Previous studies have shown that mGluR1 plays a key role in synaptic communication, and that mice lacking this receptor experience motor and synaptic impairments similar to those seen in neurodegenerative disorders.

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The original ship was modified to incorporate the tall spinning towers, which were powered by motors, as a way of saving money on fuel costs.

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American auto companies have long relied on China for the magnets, which are essential for making everything from electric motors to headlights and windshield wipers.

I can be riding toward a turn and see in front of me a bunch of riders all in a single-file line, motoring into the corner.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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