horsepower
engine power unit / total power output
[C/U] Both
pl: horsepower
This term functions as both a specific technical unit of measurement and a general descriptor for raw mechanical strength. When used as a unit, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun in the sense of a measurement scale, though it is frequently paired with numbers to quantify engine capacity.
Countable when referring to the specific units of measurement (e.g., 100 horsepower). Uncountable when referring to the general quality of power an engine possesses.
Meanings
Examples
The sports car boasts incredible horsepower.
Travel
The prototype requires significant horsepower for stability.
Business