"powerhouse" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈpaʊəhaʊs/ Audio: en-us-powerhouse.ogg [US] Forms: powerhouse, powerhouses [plural]
Etymology: power + house Etymology templates: {{compound|power|house}} power + house Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A powerhouse is a person or organization with a lot of influence.
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  2. A powerhouse is someone with a lot of strength or energy.
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  3. A powerhouse is the source of power, energy, or strength.
    Sense id: simple-powerhouse-en-noun-PFAK9p76
  4. A powerhouse is the building housing a power station.
    Sense id: simple-powerhouse-en-noun-mgK97Aa~
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