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horsepower

/ˈhɔːrsˌpɔːwər/ noun · British & US
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What does horsepower mean?

noun

A unit of measurement of power, typically used to express the power of an engine or other machine, equal to 745.7 watts.

Example

"The car's engine produced 300 horsepower, making it a fast and powerful vehicle."

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