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powerhouse (iou)



powerhouse noun & adjective. L19.
[from POWER noun + HOUSE noun1.]
A. noun.
A building where power is produced on a large scale for driving machinery or generating electricity for distribution. L19.
fig. A source of energy or inspiration; a very strong or energetic person or animal; a powerful group of people. E20.
b. A very strong hand at cards. M20.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a powerhouse; spec. (Music) performed or performing with a powerful driving rhythm. M20.