horsepower
- Noun. A non-metric unit of power (''symbol'' hp) with various definitions, for different applications. The most common of them is probably the mechanical horsepower, approximately equal to 745.7 watts.
- Noun. A metric '''horsepower''' (''symbol'' often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.
- Noun. Strength.
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