What is 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 called?
motor — (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. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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