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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

foot-pound

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.21 in modern English

Syllables
foot--pound
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

foot⋅pound-force, a unit of work, energy, or torque.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

foot-pounds (plural)

Phrases

foot-pound-second foot-poundal lb-ft

Frequently Paired Words

foot-pound-second foot-poundal lb-ft ft-lb

Questions

What does foot-pound mean?
foot⋅pound-force, a unit of work, energy, or torque.

How to pronounce foot-pound

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