Henry Definition & Meaning
henry
- noun
- a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
- English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836)
- a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
- United States physicist who studied electromagnetic phenomena (1791-1878)
"Henry" in song lyrics
See how henry is used in real songs:
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"And this is the hammer that killed John Henry"
Buck 65 — Rough House Blues -
"I keep a hammer on me still like I'm John Henry"
DJ Premier & Bumpy Knuckles — Evreebodee -
"Lifesaver thought she was dying moaning Oh Henry!"
MF Grimm — Half Baked
Words that rhyme with henry
Usage tips for "henry"
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