Leaves the motor running Crossword Clue

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Leaves the motor running Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

MOTOR (adjective)
1. conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
2. causing or able to cause motion
MOTOR (verb)
1. travel or be transported in a vehicle
MOTOR (noun)
1. a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
2. machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
RUNNING (noun)
1. the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
2. the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
RUNNING (adjective)
1. (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
2. measured lengthwise

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