The Collaborative International Dictionary
Electromotor
Electromotor \E*lec`tro*mo"tor\, n. [Cf. F. ['e]lectromoteur.]
(Physics) A mover or exciter of electricity; as apparatus for generating a current of electricity.
(Mech.) An apparatus or machine for producing motion and mechanical effects by the action of electricity; an electro-magnetic engine.
Wiktionary
electromotor
n. 1 (context physics English) Any device that generates electricity 2 (context physics English) Any device that converts electricity into motion