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    HP

    abbreviation

    • 1. Himachal Pradesh.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HorsepowerHorsepower - Wikipedia

    There are many different standards and types of horsepower. Two common definitions used today are the imperial horsepower, which is about 745.7 watts, and the metric horsepower, which is approximately 735.5 watts.

  3. www.techtarget.com › whatis › definitionWhat is horsepower (hp) and how is it measured? - TechTarget

    What is horsepower (hp)? Horsepower (hp) is a unit of measurement in the foot-pound-second (fps or ft-lb/s) or English system, sometimes used to express the rate at which mechanical energy is expended.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HP definition: 1. written abbreviation for horsepower 2. abbreviation for hire purchase UK: 3. written…. Learn more.

  5. www.britannica.com › science › horsepowerHorsepower | Definition, Unit, and Facts | Britannica

    horsepower, the common unit of power; i.e., the rate at which work is done. In the British Imperial System, one horsepower equals 33,000 foot-pounds of work per minute—that is, the power necessary to lift a total mass of 33,000 pounds one foot in one minute.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › hpHP Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Compare Meanings. How does hp compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons: bhp vs. hp. Discover More. Example Sentences. HP is being replaced by a technology firm that already is a service firm, and has always been one. From The Daily Beast.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hpHp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    What does the abbreviation HP stand for? Meaning: horsepower.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHORSEPOWER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a unit for measuring the power of an engine: [ C ] a 170-horsepower engine.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHORSEPOWER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    May 22, 2018 · Meaning of horsepower in English. horsepower. noun [ C or U ] us / ˈhɔːrs.paʊ.ɚ / uk / ˈhɔːs.paʊə r/ plural horsepower ( abbreviation hp) Add to word list. a unit for measuring the power of an engine: a 100-horsepower engine. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Engineering - mechanical. -engined. air-cooled. artificer. automative. bionics.

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › horsepowerHORSEPOWER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Horsepower definition: a foot-pound-second unit of power, equivalent to 550 foot-pounds per second, or 745.7 watts.. See examples of HORSEPOWER used in a sentence.

  11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHORSEPOWER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Horsepower is a unit of power used for measuring how powerful an engine is. This vehicle has a 300- horsepower engine. The term horsepower describes how much power an engine can produce, and is directly related to how much speed a car can achieve. The 3-liter engine was meant to give 300 horsepower at 7500 rpm.