horsepower

//ˈhɔːrsˌpaʊər//
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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.

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