agrimotor

A farmer drives an agrimotor across a large field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A motor vehicle used in agriculture: "agrimotor" refers to a self-propelled machine designed for farm work, such as ploughing, tilling, or hauling. It is a specific term for a tractor or similar vehicle used in agricultural contexts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The farmer purchased a new agrimotor to replace his old horse-drawn plough. (A motor vehicle used for agricultural tasks.)
  • Modern agrimotors are equipped with GPS for precise field navigation. (A tractor or similar farm vehicle with advanced technology.)

Advanced Usage

• "to drive an agrimotor": to operate an agricultural motor vehicle.
  • She learned to drive an agrimotor at the age of sixteen on her family's farm. (She gained skill in operating a farm tractor.)

Variants and Related Words

• Agrimotorist (n): a person who operates or drives an agrimotor.
  • The agrimotorist carefully checked the oil before starting the engine. (The tractor driver performed routine maintenance.)

Synonyms

• Tractor: a powerful motor vehicle used on farms for pulling machinery.
• Farm vehicle: a general term for any motorized equipment used in agriculture.
• Agricultural machine: a broader category that includes tractors, harvesters, and other equipment.

Related Idioms

• "to put the agrimotor in the shed": to finish farm work for the day.
  • After a long day of ploughing, he put the agrimotor in the shed and went home. (He stored the tractor after completing agricultural tasks.)

Notes

• The term "agrimotor" is less common than "tractor" in everyday speech, but it is used in technical or historical contexts to emphasize the motorized nature of the vehicle. It is derived from the Latin "ager" (field) and "motor" (mover).