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  • abbreviation horsepower

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  • abbreviation Horsepower.

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  • noun a unit of power equal to 746 watts

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Examples

  • The Federal hp is the best shooter out of My model 54 Sporter and has been consistent over the years.

    I shoot reminton 22 golden bullett and about five out of a box of 550 do not shoot is this normal. 2009

  • The Federal hp is the best shooter out of My model 54 Sporter and has been consistent over the years.

    I shoot reminton 22 golden bullett and about five out of a box of 550 do not shoot is this normal. 2009

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

  • As you can see a hp is equal to 746 watts however to start an elec. motor takes more wattage than the working wattage.

    home building 2002

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