English Expression · Intermediate
power unit
Any other unit capable of providing power
Pronunciation: say power unit
Meaning
Any other unit capable of providing power.
Example
For many years the horse provided a cheap and effective power unit for town cartage, but in recent years it has been replaced largely by mechanical power.
For many years the horse provided a cheap and effective power unit for town cartage, but in recent years it has been replaced largely by mechanical power.
Practice tips
- Practice power unit out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.