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[ pou ] / paʊ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR pow ON THESAURUS.COM
interjection(used to express or indicate a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.) nouna heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise. the power of exciting. Origin of pow1An Americanism dating back to 1880–85 Words nearby powpoverty line, poverty-stricken, poverty trap, povidone, povidone-iodine, pow, powan, Powassan encephalitis, Poway, powder, powder blue Definition for pow (2 of 3)[ poh, pou ] / poʊ, paʊ /
noun Scot. and North England.Origin of pow2First recorded in 1715–25; variant of poll1 Definition for pow (3 of 3)Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for powFor years, the Obama administration avoided calling Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl a POW. White House Changes Tune on Bergdahl, Says He Was a ‘Prisoner of War’|Josh Rogin|June 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST When the risks and results of fighting are not equally distributed, we default to a world that delivers “Bow-wow POW.” The Taliban Trolled the Internet with a Dog Video and Upstaged an American POW|Brian Van Reet|February 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST But following the POW exchange deal, his conscience tormented him. Secret Document Shows that NSA Shares Americans' Data With Israel|Orly Halpern|September 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST Unwittingly, the Ukrainian-born, German POW and death camp guard reversed over 140 years of German jurisprudence. How to Try a Nazi|Richard Rashke|September 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Then, when the war ended, the POW barracks were sent to Grambling to be used for faculty housing. Eddie Robinson, College Football’s Winningest Coach|Samuel G. Freedman|August 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST No, Allen am not educated, but can he preach a pow'ful sermon. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves.|Work Projects Administration "Which gives him a pow'ful sight uv freedom," said Long Jim. The Free Rangers|Joseph A. Altsheler Dat's a pow'ful good-lookin' suit o' clo'es what L'tenant Greenfeel got awn. Kincaid's Battery|George W. Cable Who are these Six Nations, whose name sounds so pow'ful big up here? The Scouts of the Valley|Joseph A. Altsheler I tell you what it is, honey, I'se gettin' pow'ful skeered 'bout dat cousin ob yourn. The Minute Boys of York Town|James Otis
British Dictionary definitions for pow (1 of 4)
interjectionan exclamation imitative of a collision, explosion, etc British Dictionary definitions for pow (2 of 4)
nounScot the head or a head of hair Word Origin for powa Scot variant of poll British Dictionary definitions for pow (3 of 4)
nounScot a creek or slow stream Word Origin for powC15: from earlier Scots poll British Dictionary definitions for pow (4 of 4)Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to powjurisdiction, force, rule, government, vigor, toughness, power, durability, energy, clout, stability, courage, health, vitality, tenacity, fortitude, firmness, prisoner, captive, hostage |