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horsepower

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun horsepower has 1 sense
  1. horsepower, HP, H.P. - a unit of power equal to 746 watts
    --1 is a kind of power unit
    --1 has parts: watt, W

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Dictionary Definition: Horsepower

1. Noun - Mechanical Power

Definition: Horsepower is a unit of measurement for the power output of engines, especially in relation to vehicles.

Example:

The car's engine produces 200 horsepower.

He was amazed by the sheer horsepower of the new motorcycle.

2. Noun - Influence or Dominance

Definition: Horsepower can also refer to the influence, dominance, or political control a person or group possesses.

Example:

The company's CEO holds significant horsepower in the industry.

Political parties often compete for more horsepower in government.

3. Adjective - Popular and Well-known

Definition: Describing something as horsepower means that it is widely recognized, popular, or appreciated.

Example:

The singer's latest album is packed with horsepower.

This small restaurant might be local, but its food has true horsepower.

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