brake horsepower en · NOUN
Etymology
The term refers to a method of measuring the usable power of an engine by connecting a brake to the drive shaft of the engine. Other methods have been developed but the term remains.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The useful horsepower of an engine as measured at its drive shaft.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| b.hp. | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| bhp | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| brake horsepowers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi bruttohevosvoima (useful horsepower)