De motor
Example: De motor van het vliegtuig maakt veel lawaai tijdens het opstijgen.
Definition
"De motor" refers to the engine of an aircraft, which is a machine that converts fuel into mechanical power to propel the plane forward. It is essential for flight, providing the necessary thrust to lift the airplane off the ground and maintain speed during travel.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de motor" comes from the Latin word 'motor,' meaning 'mover' or 'one who sets in motion.' It entered Dutch through French and English influences as technology evolved. Did you know? The term originally described any device that caused movement, not just engines in vehicles.
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"De motor" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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