engine mount

English

Noun

engine mount (plural engine mounts)

1. Part of a motor vehicle that connects the engine to the vehicle frame.

   Synonym: motor mount

Usage notes

Engine mounts (motor mounts) usually consist of pairs of metal plates separated by a rubber insulator, which prevent the vibration of the engine from shaking the vehicle. One plate attaches to the engine, while the other attaches to the vehicle frame or body.

See also

• transmission mount