power

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Synonyms: bower, lower, tower, cower, poser, poker, sower, vower, powder, dower, poer

Antonyms: bower, lower, tower, cower, poser, poker, sower, vower, powder, dower, poer

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Noun

The [[ability]] to do or undergo something.
{{lb|en|physical|uncountable}} {{cap|strength}}; [[energy]].
{{senseid|en|a lot of}} {{lb|en|colloquial|dated|_|outside the phrase 'power of good'}} A large amount or number.
Any of the elementary forms or parts of machines: three primary (the lever, inclined plane, and pulley) and three secondary (the wheel-and-axle, wedge, and screw).
{{lb|en|trucking}} A [[tractor]].
{{lb|en|physics|mechanics}} A measure of the [[effectiveness]] that a force producing a physical [[effect]] has over time. If [[linear]], the quotient of: ([[force]] multiplied by the [[displacement]] of or in an object) ÷ time. If [[rotational]], the quotient of: ([[force]] multiplied by the [[angle]] of [[displacement]]) ÷ time.
{{lb|en|mathematics}}
{{lb|en|biblical|in plural}} In Christian [[angelology]], an [[intermediate]] level of [[angel]]s, ranked above [[archangel]]s, but exact position varies by classification scheme.
{{lb|en|quiz bowl}} A bonus point awarded for answering correctly before a certain part of the [[tossup]] is read.

{{lb|en|transitive}} To [[provide]] [[#Noun|power]] for (a [[mechanical]] or [[electronic]] [[device]]).
{{lb|en|transitive}} To [[hit]] or [[kick]] something [[forcefully]].
To [[enable]] or provide the [[impetus]] for.
{{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[move]] or [[advance]] with [[great]] [[force]] or [[speed]].

{{lb|en|Philippines|colloquial}} {{n-g|Used as a [[cheer]] to express [[support]]}} {{rfv-sense|en|pls add attestations}}

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