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water power

or ɲt·Ƿe

noun

  1. the power of water used, or capable of being used, to drive machinery, turbines, etc.
  2. a waterfall or descent in a watercourse capable of being so used.
  3. a water right possessed by a mill.


water power

noun

  1. the power latent in a dynamic or static head of water as used to drive machinery, esp for generating electricity
  2. a source of such power, such as a drop in the level of a river, etc
  3. the right to the use of water for such a purpose, as possessed by a water mill
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of water power1

First recorded in 1820–30
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Example Sentences

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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.

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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.

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Nearly 300,000 energy customers were in the dark this morning, according to the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power.

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Then there are the provisions that each residential unit needs for water, power, toilet and air conditioning.

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