hp
Other definitions for H.P. (2 of 2)
Electricity. high power.
high pressure.
horsepower.
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How to use hp in a sentence
The word “Carcosa,” which Chambers borrowed from Ambrose Bierce, and which later showed up in the works of H.P. Lovecraft.
It might not be such a coincidence that Del Toro was also slated to helm an H.P. Lovecraft movie.
The ‘Pacific Rim’ Geekfest: Portal, Godzilla, Mecha & More Influences | Victoria Kezra | July 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is contained in two cases on each side of the triforium of the chancel and blown by an electric installation of 85 h.p.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building | George Laing MillerThe boilers of this dredge are double, and together have 250 H.P.
The A B C of Mining | Charles A. BrambleThe rail mill is driven by three electric motors, each of 6,000 H.P.
United States Steel | Arundel Cotter
These vessels were driven by twin screws connected to twin engines of about 500 h.p.
Submarine Warfare of To-day | Charles W. Domville-FifeThe motive power is supplied by two four-cylinder petrol engines of the Daimler type, each giving 36 h.p.
The Romance of Modern Mechanism | Archibald Williams
British Dictionary definitions for HP
British hire-purchase
horsepower
high pressure
(in Britain) Houses of Parliament
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