Horsepower

Word HORSEPOWER
Character 10
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/

Definitions and meanings of "Horsepower"

What do we mean by horsepower?

A unit of power in the US Customary System, equal to 745.7 watts or 33,000 foot-pounds per minute. noun

The power exerted by a horse in pulling. noun

Effective strength. noun

A non-metric unit of power (symbol hp) with various definitions, for different applications. The most common of them is probably the mechanical horsepower, approximately equal to 745.7 watts. noun

A metric horsepower (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts. noun

Strength noun

A unit of power equal to 746 watts noun

Power derived from the motion of a horse.

A non-metric unit of power (symbol hp) with various definitions, for different applications. The most common of them is probably the mechanical horsepower, approximately equal to 745.7 watts.

A metric unit (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.

Strength.

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The word "horsepower" in example sentences

The term horsepower was coined by James Watt (1736-1819), the Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer renowned for his improvements of the steam engine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The term horsepower is a meaningless quantity; it is not a horsepower at all. ❋ Various (N/A)

He introduced the term "horsepower" and the metric unit of power is named after him. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Watt also coined the term horsepower, and he invented the flywheel. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The Wii lacks in horsepower which is something lots of gamers crave. ❋ SVGL (2009)

I think the 25-06 would be ok on either, but with the winds and distance for sheep/goats I feel a tad more horsepower is necessary, as you want to drop that animal in it's tracts and not tumble down the mtn and break the head-gear. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Also I agree with Clay the additional horsepower is not worth the expense, recoil, or the noise. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Maximum horsepower is 60, but it's rigged with a 40-hp Yamaha motor [6]. $9,595; 800-588-9787; www. g3boats.com ❋ Unknown (2008)

What it lacks in horsepower it makes up for with the new-car smell — and only five miles on the odometer. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A car that weighs 2000 pounds and has 80 horsepower is unthinkable in the U.S. but it is quite standard in Europe. ❋ Xtra (2007)

In Europe it is considered a full-size car, there are two cars below it in horsepower and curbweight - the Polo and the Lupo. ❋ Xtra (2007)

Industry analysts report sales of luxury vehicles are up for women over 45, and dealers report that more of them are walking into showrooms with more interest in horsepower than trunk space. ❋ Unknown (2005)

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