cruise vs motor

cruise

verb
  • To win easily and convincingly. 

  • To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency. 

  • To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll. 

  • To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom. 

  • To sail about, especially for pleasure. 

  • To take part in a cruise (car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group). 

  • To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months). 

  • To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield. 

noun
  • Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases. 

  • A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure. 

  • A car enthusiasts' event where they drive their vehicles in a group. See Cruising (driving). 

  • A small cup; cruse. 

  • A period spent in the Marine Corps. 

motor

verb
  • To progress at a brisk pace. 

  • To rotate a jet engine or turboprop using the engine's starter, without introducing fuel into the engine. 

  • To leave. 

adj
  • Relating to motor cars. 

  • Propelled by an internal combustion engine (as opposed to a steam engine or turbine). 

  • Relating to the ability to move. 

noun
  • The fermenting mass of fruit that is the basis of pruno, or "prison wine". 

  • A motor car, or automobile, even a goods vehicle. 

  • A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force. 

  • Any protein capable of converting chemical energy into mechanical work. 

  • A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion. 

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