h.p.
Definition
Noun: - A unit of power equal to 746 watts: "h.p." is an abbreviation for "horsepower," a standard unit of measurement for power, particularly the power output of engines and motors. One horsepower is defined as 550 foot-pounds per second, which is approximately equivalent to 746 watts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The classic car's engine produces over 300 h.p.
- To convert to kilowatts, multiply the h.p. rating by 0.746.
Advanced Usage
- "Brake horsepower (bhp)": a measurement of an engine's power output before losses from auxiliary components like the gearbox or alternator.
- The vehicle's brake horsepower is slightly higher than its rated h.p.
- "Shaft horsepower (shp)": the power delivered to a propeller or output shaft of an engine.
- The turbine's performance is measured in shaft h.p.
Variants and Related Words
- Horsepower (n): The full, unabbreviated form of "h.p."
- Horsepower is a key specification for comparing vehicles.
- Watt (n): The SI unit of power; 1 h.p. is equal to approximately 746 watts.
- The motor's power consumption is 1500 watts, or about 2 h.p.
Synonyms
- Horsepower: The full term for the same unit of measurement.
- Mechanical power: A more general term for power generated by an engine or machine.
Related Phrases
- "Under the hood": An idiom often used when discussing a vehicle's engine specifications, including its h.p.
- What kind of h.p. does it have under the hood?
Noun
-
a unit of power equal to 746 watts
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa
