horsepower

• Unité de mesure de puissance, traditionnellement utilisée pour exprimer la performance des moteurs, environ égale à 735,5 watts.

A unit of measurement for power, typically used to describe the output of engines or motors.

1. Unit of powerB2formaltechnical

   A unit of measurement for the power of engines, motors, or other mechanical systems.

   Cheval-vapeur (unité de puissance)

   • The car's engine produces 300 horsepower.
   • This tractor has more horsepower than the previous model.
   • Engineers measure the motor's output in horsepower.

2. Engine capacityB2informaltechnical

   The power output of an engine, often used to describe vehicle performance.

   Puissance en chevaux

   • He bought a motorcycle with high horsepower for racing.
   • The boat's horsepower determines how fast it can go.
   • More horsepower usually means better acceleration.

   Synonymesoutputpower