high-power
Americanadjective
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(of a rifle) of a sufficiently high muzzle velocity and using a heavy enough bullet to kill large game.
Etymology
Origin of high-power
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Such information, scientists said, addressed a "critical defence challenge", whether repeated exposure to shock waves from high-power weapons causes subtle changes in brain function.
From BBC
Participants will develop skills across the entire development pipeline, from designing components and studying how light interacts with matter to improving high-power amplification and advancing practical applications.
From Science Daily
The results also point to a promising new semiconductor option for devices that demand advanced thermal management, including smartphones, high-power electronics, and data centers.
From Science Daily
The organisation said "high-power crossbows" were available which were "not permitted for use" within "archery disciplines".
From BBC
The elder Odom‘s suit accuses his son of directing him to his “people” and using “high-power attorneys” to write letters threatening legal action and instructing him to keep his distance from his son.
From Los Angeles Times
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