horsepower
noun/ˈhɔrsˌpaʊər/
Frequency rank: #7,751 most common English word
Meaning
A unit of power used to measure the output of engines and motors.
Example sentence
The new sports car produces 500 horsepower and can reach 60 mph in under three seconds.
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