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animal power [′an·ə·məl ‚pau̇·ər] (mechanical engineering) The time rate at which muscular work is done by a work animal, such as a horse, bullock, or elephant. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For the latest use of animal power, however, you'd need a microscope to see the critters in action. Central African farmers don't have any animal power, because sleeping sickness kills all the animals--cattle, the horses, the burros and the mules. Rural areas in developing countries were, for the most part, dependent on draft animal power and traditional fuels, such as fuel wood and agricultural and animal wastes. |
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