horsepower
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Noun — A unit for measuring the power of an engine, roughly equal to 746 watts.
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Etymology
Coined from horse plus power — engineer James Watt originally defined it by comparing steam engines to the pulling power of a real horse.
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What does “horsepower” mean?
The word “horsepower” means a unit for measuring the power of an engine, roughly equal to 746 watts. In plain terms, a measure of an engine's power, or more generally, how much strength or capability something has.
How do you pronounce “horsepower”?
“Horsepower” is pronounced HAWS-pow-uh (/ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “horsepower” in a sentence?
Here is “horsepower” used in a sentence: “The new sports car boasts over 500 horsepower.”
What part of speech is “horsepower”?
“Horsepower” is a noun.
Is “horsepower” a common word?
“Horsepower” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “horsepower” have?
“Horsepower” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a unit for measuring the power of an engine, roughly equal to 746 watts.