Canadian English Meaning of horse power
Horsepower
Other Canadian English words related to Horsepower
Nearest Words of horse power
- horse pistol => Horse pistol
- horse parsley => Horse parsley
- horse opera => Western
- horse of the wood => Wooden horse
- horse nettle => Horse nettle
- horse mushroom => Horse mushroom
- horse manure => Horse manure
- horse mackerel => Horse mackerel
- horse latitude => horse latitudes
- horse guards => Horse Guards
Definitions and Meaning of horse power in English
horse power ()
The power which a horse exerts.
A unit of power, used in stating the power required to drive machinery, and in estimating the capabilities of animals or steam engines and other prime movers for doing work. It is the power required for the performance of work at the rate of 33,000 English units of work per minute; hence, it is the power that must be exerted in lifting 33,000 pounds at the rate of one foot per minute, or 550 pounds at the rate of one foot per second, or 55 pounds at the rate of ten feet per second, etc.
A machine worked by a horse, for driving other machinery; a horse motor.
FAQs About the word horse power
Horsepower
The power which a horse exerts., A unit of power, used in stating the power required to drive machinery, and in estimating the capabilities of animals or steam
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horse pistol => Horse pistol, horse parsley => Horse parsley, horse opera => Western, horse of the wood => Wooden horse, horse nettle => Horse nettle,
