nountechnical
a unit for measuring the power of an engine or motor
This car has 250 horsepower.
Common phrases & grammar
engine horsepower · horsepower rating
American English
How to pronounce horsepower
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HORspower
/ˈhɔɹˌspaʊ.ɚ/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a unit for measuring the power of an engine or motor
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