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What does horsepower mean?

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Noun
  1. 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.
  2. A metric horsepower (symbol often PS from the German abbreviation), approximately equal to 735.5 watts.
  3. Strength
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We can become so wrapped up in cubic yards of capacity and horsepower that we ignore those components of scrapers and graders.
Hansen's truck is powered by a Brent Voges-built 327-cid engine that is rated at 250 horsepower.
Most people assume the higher the horsepower rating on the box, the better the air compressor.
The Sterling diesel engine was an 8 cylinder 8x9 engine operating at 1200 rpm and rated at 650 horsepower.
Software makers, however, have recoiled at such an idea, knowing that customers will receive tremendous horsepower and need fewer processors.
The difference in horsepower per cylinder is the cause of rough running at lean mixtures.

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