cognition knowledge noesis | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning |
accession rise to power | the act of attaining or gaining access to a new office or right or position (especially the throne), Elizabeth's accession in |
power dive | a dive of an airplane that is accelerated both by gravity and by the power of the engine |
power play | (ice hockey) a play in which one team has a numerical advantage over the other as a result of penalties, the team was unable to capitalize on the power play |
power play | a play in which there is a concentration of players in one location on the field of play, they used a power play to return the kickoff |
power walking | a form of cardiopulmonary exercise consisting of rapid walking accompanied by vigorous swinging of the arms |
power play squeeze play squeeze | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power, she laughed at this sexual power play and walked away |
power trip | (slang) a self-aggrandizing action undertaken simply for the pleasure of exercising control over other people |
b sexual intercourse intercourse sex act copulation coitus coition sexual congress congress sexual relation relation carnal knowledge | the act of sexual procreation between a man and a woman, the man's penis is inserted into the woman's vagina and excited until orgasm and ejaculation occur |
unlawful carnal knowledge criminal congress | forbidden or tabu sexual intercourse between individuals |
electric meter power meter | a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used |
gearing gear geartrain power train train | wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed, the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain |
hammer power hammer | a power tool for drilling rocks |
point power point | a wall socket |
power brake | a brake on an automobile that magnifies a small force applied to the brake pedal into a proportionately larger force applied to slow or stop the vehicle |
power cord | a cord to conduct power to an electrical appliance |
power drill | a power tool for drilling holes into hard materials |
power line power cable | cable used to distribute electricity |
power loom | a loom operated mechanically |
power module | module that provides power to operate other modules |
power mower motor mower | a lawn mower powered by a gasoline motor |
power pack | a device for converting a power supply to a voltage required by particular equipment |
power saw saw sawing machine | a power tool for cutting wood |
power shovel excavator digger shovel | a machine for excavating |
power station power plant powerhouse | an electrical generating station |
power steering power-assisted steering | automotive steering where engineer power amplifies the torque applied to the steering wheel |
power system power grid grid | a system of high tension cables by which electrical power is distributed throughout a region |
power takeoff PTO | a device that transfers power from an engine (as in a tractor or other motor vehicle) to another piece of equipment (as to a pump or jackhammer) |
power tool | a tool driven by a motor |
pylon power pylon | a large vertical steel tower supporting high-tension power lines, power pylons are a favorite target for terrorists |
drawing power | the capacity for attracting people (customers or supporters) |
locomotion motive power motivity | the power or ability to move |
power hunger status seeking | a drive to acquire power |
selfontrol self-possession possession willpower will power selfommand self-will | the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior |
might mightiness power | physical strength |
stamina staying power toughness | enduring strength and energy |
power of appointment | authority given (in a will or deed) by a donor to a donee to appoint the beneficiaries of the donor's property |
sea power | naval strength |
acoustic power sound pressure level | the physical intensity of sound |
power powerfulness | possession of controlling influence, the deterrent power of nuclear weapons, the power of his love saved her, his powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade |
legal power jurisdiction | (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law, courts having jurisdiction in this district |
magical ability magical power | an ability to perform magic |
lung-power | the ability to speak loudly |
public knowledge general knowledge | knowledge that is available to anyone |
common knowledge | anything generally known to everyone |
ability power | possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done, danger heightened his powers of discrimination |
desire to know lust for learning thirst for knowledge | curiosity that motivates investigation and study |
flower power | a counterculture of young people in the US during the s and s |
self-knowledge | an understanding of yourself and your goals and abilities |
background background knowledge | information that is essential to understanding a situation or problem, the embassy filled him in on the background of the incident |