horsepower
//ˈhɔːrsˌpaʊər//
Noun
horsepowerSingular
horsepowerPlural
1
A unit of power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second, used especially to measure the output of engines and motors.
This car's engine produces 300 horsepower.
2
The power or strength of an engine, vehicle, or machine, often used informally to describe overall performance capability.
This sports car has a lot of horsepower under the hood.