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Brake Horsepower

Definition: Brake horsepower (bhp) is a measurement of an engine's power output, specifically the amount of power available at the engine's output shaft. It represents the power a motor produces before any power loss due to factors such as the transmission, cooling system, or other auxiliary components.

Sense 1: Noun - A unit of power

Sample Sentence: The car's engine produced an impressive 300 brake horsepower, allowing it to accelerate quickly.

Sense 2: Noun - A reference to the power rating of an engine

Sample Sentence: You should look for a car with at least 250 brake horsepower if you want a satisfyingly powerful driving experience.

Sense 3: Adjective - Describing an engine's power output

Sample Sentence: The race car featured a high-performance brake horsepower engine, making it a formidable competitor on the track.

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