What does the cryptic crossword clue "When reversing, run over cat in drive (5)" mean?

The definition is "drive". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MOT (synonym="cat") + O (abbreviation="over") + R (abbreviation="run") = MOTOR; definition: "drive" The answer is MOTOR.

When reversing, run over cat in drive (5)

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