Horsepower

//ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ//

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Noun

The word "horsepower" can be used as a noun.

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brake horsepower equivalent shaft horsepower horsepower-hour hydraulic horsepower mechanical horsepower metric horsepower shaft horsepower tax horsepower thermal horsepower

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hp mechanical horsepower metric strength unit watt

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