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water power
noun
- the power of water used, or capable of being used, to drive machinery, turbines, etc.
- a waterfall or descent in a watercourse capable of being so used.
- a water right possessed by a mill.
water power
noun
- the power latent in a dynamic or static head of water as used to drive machinery, esp for generating electricity
- a source of such power, such as a drop in the level of a river, etc
- the right to the use of water for such a purpose, as possessed by a water mill
Word History and Origins
Origin of water power1
Example Sentences
Meanwhile, a company called Austin Water & Power wants to run a pipeline into Ransom Canyon’s ginormous aquifer.
Additionally, they have promised a A$5bn boost to infrastructure to support local councils by paying for water, power and sewerage at housing development sites.
Water advisories also have been issued by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power for the Palisades area and for Los Angeles County Waterworks District 29 in Malibu.
Nearly 300,000 energy customers were in the dark this morning, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.
Then there are the provisions that each residential unit needs for water, power, toilet and air conditioning.
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