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HORSEPOWER (HP)

\hˈɔːspa͡ʊə ˌe͡ɪt͡ʃpˈiː], \hˈɔːspa‍ʊə ˌe‍ɪt‍ʃpˈiː], \h_ˈɔː_s_p_aʊ_ə__ ˌeɪ_tʃ_p_ˈiː]\

Definitions of HORSEPOWER (HP)

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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The way the power of an engine is rated. It is also used on US hotels using star ratings from 1 to 5. There is no standard way to do this so compliance is voluntary.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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