MOT
/mou/
Definition
- 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
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a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes
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a clever remark
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