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Puissance

/ˈpjuːɪ.s(ə)ns/

Power, might or potency.

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noun

1
Power, might or potency.
2
Often Puissance: the high-jump component of the sport of show jumping.

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Word	Definition
potencynoun	(usually of men) Sexual virility: the ability to become erect or achieve orgasm.
strengthnoun	The quality or degree of being strong.
powernoun	The ability to do or undergo something.
energynoun	The capacity to do work.
horsepowernoun	A nonmetric unit of power with various definitions, commonly the mechanical horsepower, approximately equal to 745.7 watts.
wattagenoun	An amount or power (especially electric), expressed in watts, kilowatts etc.
puissantnessnoun	(rare) puissance; power
mightnoun	(uncountable) The ability to do something.
potent	Powerful; possessing power; effective.
powerhousenoun	(figurative) Any source of power, energy or strength; a source of influence or inspiration
potestatenoun	(obsolete) A chief ruler; a potentate.
power movenoun	(figuratively) An aggressive action taken to demonstrate power and dominance.
mightinessnoun	The property of being mighty.
armipotencenoun	Power in arms; military might.
craftnoun	(countable, plural crafts) A branch of skilled work or trade, especially one requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill, but sometimes applied equally to any business, calling or profession; the skilled practice of a practical occupation .
superpowernoun	(countable) A sovereign state with dominant status on the globe and a very advanced military, especially the United States or formerly the Soviet Union.
potentatenoun	A powerful leader; a monarch; a ruler.
oomphnoun	(informal, uncountable) Strength, power, passion or effectiveness; clout.
manpowernoun	The total number of all available workers; the workforce.
firepowernoun	The capacity of a weapon to deliver fire onto a target.