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waterpower
noun wa·ter·pow·er \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌpau̇(-ə)r, ˈwä-\
: the power that comes from moving water and that is used to run machinery or make electricity
Full Definition of WATERPOWER
1
: the power of water employed to move machinery
2
: a fall of water suitable for being used to move machinery
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First Known Use of WATERPOWER
1817
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waterpower
noun wa·ter·pow·er \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌpau̇-ər, ˈwä-\
Definition of WATERPOWER for Kids
: the power of moving water used to run machinery
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