water power

American  

Or waterpower

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.

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water power British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of water power

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

He then began offering the lots, which have water, power and sewer hookups as well as space to park a car and create a small yard, to prospective tenants.

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The group of tenants has demanded compensation in rent credit for diminished utilities during construction of the ADUs, legal compliance, accommodations for water, power and internet service interruptions and additional guarantees of safety to conclude their protest.

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About 9,200 households in Granada Hills and Porter Ranch were without water on Wednesday after the Los Angeles Department of Water Power announced that emergency repairs were underway at a pump station.

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Complaints about a lack of hot water, power outages, roach infestations and mold contamination have gone unanswered, according to tenants.

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Meanwhile, a company called Austin Water & Power wants to run a pipeline into Ransom Canyon’s ginormous aquifer.

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