horsepower
word
Definition
A unit used to measure the power of engines, equal to the power it takes to move 550 pounds one foot in one second, or about 746 watts.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly abbreviated as 'hp.' Mainly used in automotive, engineering, and mechanical contexts. It is a technical term, not used in everyday conversation unless talking about cars or engines. Not a metric unit; kilowatts are the SI equivalent.
Spanish: caballo de fuerza - caballos de potenciaPortuguese (BR): cavalo-vapor - cavalos de potênciaPortuguese (PT): cavalo-vapor - cavalos de potênciaChinese (Simplified): 马力Chinese (Traditional): 馬力Hindi: हॉर्सपावरArabic: قوة حصانBengali: হর্সপাওয়ারRussian: лошадиная силаJapanese: 馬力Vietnamese: mã lựcKorean: 마력Turkish: beygir gücüUrdu: ہارس پاورIndonesian: tenaga kuda
Example Sentences
This engine produces a lot of horsepower.
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How much horsepower does this truck have?
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The new sports bike boasts impressive horsepower for its size.
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The car has 200 horsepower.
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Electric cars are getting more horsepower every year.
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You can really feel the horsepower when you step on the gas.
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