water-power
Definition
Noun: - Energy from flowing or falling water: "water-power" refers to the mechanical energy or force that can be harnessed from the movement of water, such as in rivers or waterfalls, typically used to drive machinery or generate electricity.
Usage Examples
- (The mill used the energy of flowing water to operate its machinery.)
- (These facilities transform the force of moving water into electricity.)
Advanced Usage
- "to tap water-power": to make use of the energy from water sources.
- The region plans to tap water-power from its many rivers to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. (They intend to harness the energy of the rivers for sustainable power.)
Variants and Related Words
- Water-powered (adj): operated or driven by water-power.
- The water-powered pump was installed in the village. (The pump uses the force of water to function.)
- Waterwheel (n): a wheel that is turned by the flow of water, used to harness water-power.
- The waterwheel turned slowly, providing water-power to the gristmill. (The rotating wheel transferred the energy of the stream to the millstones.)
Synonyms
- Hydropower: electrical power generated by the force of moving water.
- Water energy: the kinetic or potential energy of water used for work.
- Hydroelectricity: electricity produced by water-power via turbines.
Related Idioms
- "white coal": a poetic term for water-power, especially as a renewable energy source.
- The river's white coal was harnessed to light the town. (The water-power of the river was used for electricity.)
Phrasal Verbs
- "to run on water-power": to operate using water-power as the energy source.
- The factory runs on water-power from the nearby dam. (The factory uses the energy of the dam's water to function.)