moto

n. [ L. movere, motum, to move + -graph. ] (Elec.) A device utilized in the making of a loud-speaking telephone, depending on the fact that the friction between a metallic point and a moving cylinder of moistened chalk, or a moving slip of paper, on which it rests is diminished by the passage of a current between the point and the moving surface. [ obsolescent ] -- Mo`to*graph"ic a. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

n. [ Etymol. uncertain. ] (Anc. Armor) A small plate covering the armpit in armor of the 14th century and later. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L., fr. movere, motum, to move. ] 1. One who, or that which, imparts motion; a source of mechanical power. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Mach.) A prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A motor car; an automobile. [ archiac Colloq. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

n. 1. a light two-wheeled vehicle containing a motor for propulsion. It is lighter in construction and has a lower speed than a motorcycle. [ PJC ]

2. Specifically: a small motorcycle with a low frame and small weels and elevated handlebars.
Syn. -- minibike. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

3. Specifically: a bicyle with a motor attached for propulsion. [ PJC ]

n. a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine driving propellers immersed in the water.
Syn. -- powerboat. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. a road vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; an omnibus.
Syn. -- bus, autobus, coach, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorcoach, omnibus. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

n. a procession of people traveling in motor cars. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

{ or }, n. 1. An automobile, locomobile, or locomotive designed to run and be steered on a street or roadway; esp., an automobile specially designed for passengers and propelled by an internal combustion engine.
Syn. -- car, auto, automobile, machine. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]

2. (Elec. Railroads) Any car containing motors for propulsion. [ U. S. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]