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horse·pow·er
 horsepower
- pronunciation:
- hors
paU
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a unit of energy equal to 746 watts or 550 foot-pounds per second, used in measuring the power of engines. (abbr.: hp)
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| definition 2: |
the power put forth by a horse in pulling.
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| related words: |
power |
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