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Break Horse Power

Description:

Break Horse Power (BHP), commonly known as horsepower, is a unit of measurement used to indicate the power output of an engine.

In technical terms, it represents the power required to lift a weight of 550 pounds to a height of one foot in one second, or to move a weight of 33,000 pounds one foot in one minute.

Senses:

1. Noun: Refers to the measurement of an engine's power.

2. Verb (transitive): To increase or enhance the power of an engine.

Usage:

Sense 1 - Noun:

1. The car has an impressive break horse power of 300 BHP.
2. He checked the engine's break horse power before purchasing the vehicle.
3. This model boasts a high break horse power, making it ideal for speed enthusiasts.

Sense 2 - Verb:

1. The mechanic worked to break horse power in the upgraded engine.
2. After modifications, the tuner managed to break horse power by nearly 20%.
3. They wanted to break horse power for better performance, so they installed a turbocharger.

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