| power source | Devices that supply energy. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| powerable | 1. Capable of being effected or accomplished by the application of power; possible. 2. Capable of exerting power; powerful. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| powerful | 1. Full of power; capable of producing great effects of any kind; potent; mighty; efficacious; intense; as, a powerful man or beast; a powerful engine; a powerful argument; a powerful light; a powerful vessel. "The powerful grace that lies In herbs, plants, stones, and their true qualities." (Shak) 2. <chemical> Large; capacious; said of veins of ore. Synonym: Mighty, strong, potent, forcible, efficacious, energetic, intense. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| powpow | 1. A priest, or conjurer, among the North American Indians. "Be it sagamore, sachem, or powwow." (Longfellow) 2. Conjuration attended with great noise and confusion, and often with feasting, dancing, etc, performed by Indians for the cure of diseases, to procure success in hunting or in war, and for other purposes. 3. Hence: Any assembly characterised by noise and confusion; a noisy frolic or gathering. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| powter | <zoology> See Pouter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| powwow | 1. To use conjuration, with noise and confusion, for the cure of disease, etc, as among the North American Indians. 2. Hence: To hold a noisy, disorderly meeting. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |