Of substances, physical phenomena, things (material or immaterial), or their properties. Intensity and active force of movement (of wind, fire…

As an attribute of physical action or movement: Strength, impetus, violence, or intensity of effect. Also with reference to the force of wind…

Active force or strength as an attribute of things, natural agencies, conditions, or qualities; intensity of effect or operation.

Distinction; a distinguishing mark, character, or tone; distinctive force, sharpness, prominence, or intensity; (esp. with on) emphasis, stress.

figurative. With direct reference to 1 1c. Power to ‘cut’ or wound; keen effectiveness. of language: Trenchant Force (cf. point). Of appetite…

The quality or condition of being strong (in various senses), strength.

Piercing severity, intensity (of heat, cold, etc.).

Originally U.S. Chiefly Sport. A powerful offensive manoeuvre, stroke, or shot; an energetic or powerful attempt or display.

power expressed in kilowatts; also figurative.

figurative.

slang. Force, power; frequently in to give it some welly and variants.