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Definition of: manpower
(man′pou′ər) noun
1. Power supplied by the physical strength of a man or men.
2. The normal rate at which a man can work, generally equal to 1/10 horsepower.
3. The strength of all the men available for any service; specifically, the warpower of a nation in terms of the number of men available for military service, industry, agriculture, etc.
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