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   MOT

   /ɛməʊˈtiː/

   noun

   • 1. (in the UK) a compulsory annual test for safety and exhaust emissions of motor vehicles of more than a specified age.
   • ▪ a document certifying that a vehicle has passed the MOT test.

   Word Origin abbreviation of Ministry of Transport, which introduced the original test.

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   What does Mot mean?

   • 2. (Automotive Engineering) (in Britain) MOT test: a compulsory annual test for all road vehicles over a certain age, which require a valid MOT certificate Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 n. a pithy or witty remark; bon mot.

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   What is an MOT & why is it important?

   • In Britain, an MOT is a test which, by law, must be made each year on all road vehicles that are more than 3 years old, in order to check that they are safe to drive. My car is due for its MOT in two days' time. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collins English Dictionary.

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   What is an example of a word 'mot'?

   • Mot is also used in the phrase , meaning the exact right word. Witty statements, sayings like “history always repeats itself,” wordplay, and famous last words are all examples of mots. Example: Shakespeare’s plays are known for their memorable mots like “To thine own self be true.”

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   Where did the word 'mot' come from?

   • The word mot comes from the French word for “word.” The phrase bon mot literally translates as “good word” and the phrase mot juste translates as “right word.” The first records of the word mot in English referring to a witty remark come from the 1800s. The word was used earlier in other applications that have become obsolete.

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   What does Mot n mean?

   • mot n (chiefly west Sweden) A point where two or more objects meet (e.g. the joint of two bones). (chiefly west Sweden) A slip road or flyover. (chiefly west Sweden) An interchange; a large junction where two or more roads meet. ( Ostrobothnia) A passing place . mot Kör mot stan. ― Drive towards the town. Det där är mot lagen!

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   What does bon mot mean in slang?

   • 4 meanings: → short for bon mot Dublin slang a girl or young woman, esp one's girlfriend 1. (in New Zealand and formerly in.... Click for more definitions.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › motMot Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Mot is a French word meaning a word or saying, often witty or pithy. Learn its etymology, first known use, phrases, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › motMOT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A mot is a clever comment or witty saying. Mot is a short way of saying bon mot, which means the same thing (and is more commonly used). Mot is also used in the phrase mot juste, meaning the exact right word.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMOT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MOT is a noun and a verb related to a test that UK road vehicles over three years old have to pass every year. Learn how to use MOT in sentences and see translations in different languages.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › motMot - definition of mot by The Free Dictionary

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   Mot can mean a witty remark, a girl, or a test for vehicles. Find out the origin, synonyms, and translations of mot in different languages.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMOT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   MOT is a British abbreviation for a test of road vehicles' safety and legality, or a French word for a witty remark. Learn more about the origin, usage and examples of MOT in different contexts.

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   4 days ago · mot is a word with multiple meanings and origins in different languages. It can be a noun, a verb, an adjective, an adverb, or a preposition, depending on the context and the language.

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   Mot can be a noun meaning a witty or incisive remark, or a pronoun meaning a Canaanite god of death and the underworld. It can also be a test for vehicle safety in the UK.