motorless
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having no motor; lacking an engine or motor: Describes a device, vehicle, or machine that operates without an internal combustion engine or electric motor, typically powered by human force, wind, or other non-motorized means.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The lake only allows motorless boats like canoes and rowboats.
- For a quiet and eco-friendly commute, she prefers her motorless bicycle.
- Early aviation experiments included many motorless gliders.
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Descriptive Use: Often used in technical, regulatory, or descriptive contexts to specify the type of propulsion.
- The zoning laws designate this area for motorless recreation only.
- Comparative Use: Can be used to contrast with motorized versions.
- The motorless version of the appliance is cheaper but requires more manual effort.
Variants and Related Words
- Unpowered (adj): A close synonym, often used interchangeably in technical contexts (e.g., unpowered flight).
- Human-powered (adj): Specifically indicates power from human effort (e.g., a human-powered vehicle).
- Sail-powered (adj): Specifically indicates power from wind captured by sails.
Synonyms
- Unmotorized
- Engine-less
- Non-motorized
Antonyms
- Motorized
- Powered
- Engine-driven
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Motorless vehicle: Any vehicle that does not use a motor, such as a bicycle, skateboard, or horse-drawn carriage.
- Motorless flight: Refers to gliding or soaring in an aircraft without an engine, such as in a glider or hang glider.
Adjective
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having no motor
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