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powered /ˈpawɚd/ adjective

powered

/ˈpawɚd/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of POWERED

: operated by a specified kind of power

electrically powered vehicles

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— usually used in combination

nuclear-powered submarines
a battery-powered motor

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— see also high-powered

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