universal motor


noun
  1. a series-wound motor, of one-half horsepower or less, using alternating or direct current.

Origin of universal motor

1
First recorded in 1920–25

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universal motor

noun
  1. an electric motor capable of working on either direct current or single-phase alternating current at approximately the same speed and output

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