horsepower

Noun

A unit of power equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (745.7 watts).

ریشه

Coined by James Watt in the late 18th century to compare the output of steam engines with the power of draft horses.

مثال

• The car has a horsepower of 300.
• The engine's horsepower was increased to improve performance.
• The tractor has a 25 horsepower engine.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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