33,000
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From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
550
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From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
60
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
arbitraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrbətreri/
based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
From this reading FOOT POUNDS.--The calculation of horse-power is in a large measure arbitrary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading FOOT POUNDS.--The calculation of horse-power is in a large measure arbitrary.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For that reason it is called a foot pound.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
HORSE-POWER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FOOT POUNDS.--The calculation of horse-power is in a large measure arbitrary.
the literary culture
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
held up in the air
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading FOOT POUNDS.--The calculation of horse-power is in a large measure arbitrary.
MEASURESnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For that reason it is called a foot pound.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For that reason it is called a foot pound.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
unitnounUS /ˈjuːnət/
any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Instead of using the figure to indicate the power exerted during one minute of time, the time is taken for a minute, in all calculations, so that 550 multiplied by the number of seconds, 60, in a minute, equals 33,000 foot pounds.
under normal conditions
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
at the time that
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ON MEASURES HORSE-POWER.--When work is performed it is designated as horse-power, usually indicated by the letters H. P.; but the unit of work is called a _foot pound_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If one pound should be lifted 550 feet in one second, or 550 pounds one foot in the same time, it would be designated as one horse-power.
