Definition of "motor-vehicle" [motor-vehicle]

• A vehicle containing an engine or motor which propels it; an automobile. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "In an interview, Mr. Liveris also expressed caution about a recent Obama administration proposal to boost domestic use of natural gas as a motor-vehicle fuel."
• "It is considering selling machines and tools to the motor-vehicle industry, Mr. Kapoor added."
• "Mr. Wheldon died from blunt-head trauma due to a motor-vehicle collision, according to the Clark County coroner's office."