单词 | foot power |
释义 | > as lemmasfoot power foot power n. power generated by the feet; frequently attributive designating a foot-powered machine. ΚΠ 1831 Jrnl. Franklin Inst. June 381 The application of the foot power..relieves the arms and chest in the act of churning. 1874 Sci. Amer. 18 Apr. 251/1 What is the best speed for a foot power circular saw? 1954 M. E. Pritchard Short Dict. Weaving 53 These are a series of wooden laths, or sticks, pivoted from the back, front or side of foot-power looms. 2015 Pretoria (S. Afr.) News (Nexis) 18 Mar. 8 The original source of energy for primitive mankind was hand and foot power. < as lemmas |
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