foot pound

Noun

Meaning

A unit of energy, or work, being equal to the work done in raising one pound avoirdupois against the force of gravity the height of one foot.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

foot-pound

Hypernyms

energy unit heat unit work unit

Related terms

foot-pound-second lb-ft

Close letter words and terms

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