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donkey power

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.61 in modern English

Syllables
don-key pow-er
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A unit of power equal to 250 watts, or about one third of a horsepower.

Humorous

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: motive power provided by one or more donkeys.

Example Sentences

Etymology

The humorous unit of power is modelled on horsepower, since a donkey is a less powerful draught animal than a horse.

Usage

Phrases

donkey engine steam donkey horse power

Frequently Paired Words

donkey engine steam donkey horse power horsepower manpower humanpower

Questions

What does donkey power mean?
A unit of power equal to 250 watts, or about one third of a horsepower.
Where does donkey power come from?
The humorous unit of power is modelled on horsepower, since a donkey is a less powerful draught animal than a horse.

How to pronounce donkey power

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