MOT

/mou/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes: An official inspection required by law for vehicles over a certain age to ensure they are roadworthy and meet environmental standards.
    • A clever or witty remark: A concise, often humorous or insightful comment.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Vehicle Test):
    • My car is due for its MOT next month.
    • The van failed its MOT because of a faulty brake light.
  • Noun (Witty Remark):
    • He concluded his speech with a brilliant mot.
    • The essay was full of sharp mots and observations.
Advanced Usage
  • "The MOT test": Often used as a compound noun to specify the vehicle inspection.
    • I need to book the car in for the MOT test.
  • "Bon mot": A French phrase commonly used in English to mean a clever saying or witticism.
    • She was famous for her quick bon mots at parties.
Variants and Related Words
  • MOT certificate (n): The official document proving a vehicle has passed its MOT test.
    • You must carry your MOT certificate when driving.
  • MOT centre/station (n): A garage authorized to conduct MOT tests.
    • I took my car to the local MOT centre.
Synonyms
  • For the test: Vehicle inspection, roadworthiness test.
  • For the remark: Witticism, quip, bon mot, epigram.
Related Phrases
  • To pass/fail one's MOT: Common collocations describing the test result.
    • Fortunately, the old car passed its MOT.
    • It will be expensive if the truck fails its MOT.
Related Idioms
  • "A mot juste": (From French) The exactly right or appropriate word.
    • The author has a talent for finding the mot juste.
Noun
  1. a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes
  2. a clever remark

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