Horsepower Definition

horsepower
noun
  1. a unit of power equal to 746 watts

"Horsepower" in song lyrics

See how horsepower is used in real songs:

  • "Motherfuck your Volvo horsepower"
    Brotha Lynch Hung and Doomsday Productions — In the Beginning
  • "I'm a low self-esteem engine in need of a horsepower"
    Sage Francis — Specialist
  • "Four hundred horsepower"
    Swollen Members f/ Moka Only, Nelly Furtado — Breath

Usage tips for "horsepower"

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