water power

wa·ter pow·er

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er pou-er]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər ˈpaʊ ər/
- /ˈwɔːtə(r) ˈpaʊə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [waw-ter, wot-er pou-er]
- /ˈwɔ tər, ˈwɒt ər ˈpaʊ ər/

Definitions of water power words

noun water power the power of water used, or capable of being used, to drive machinery, turbines, etc. 1
noun water power a waterfall or descent in a watercourse capable of being so used. 1
noun water power a water right possessed by a mill. 1
noun water power the power latent in a dynamic or static head of water as used to drive machinery, esp for generating electricity 0
noun water power a source of such power, such as a drop in the level of a river, etc 0
noun water power the right to the use of water for such a purpose, as possessed by a water mill 0

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Origin of water power

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30

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Parts of speech for Water power

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water power popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

water power usage trend in Literature

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