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ˈwa·ter pow·er N no pl

water power

vodna energija f

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It was constructed in 1639 to provide water power for mills. en.wikipedia.org

Before the widespread use of steam power and railroads, most factories were located at water power sites and near water transportation. en.wikipedia.org

It ran on water power from the river and made nails and horseshoes. en.wikipedia.org

The lakes are sometimes used for water power plants, especially the large northern rivers and lakes. en.wikipedia.org

The town was noted for its productive soil, water power and abundant forests of white pine. en.wikipedia.org

Various brooks provided water power for industry, including four furniture factories and a clothing factory. en.wikipedia.org

Hydraulic systems use liquid under pressure to transmit power; canals and hydroelectric power generation facilities harness natural water power to lift ships or generate electricity. en.wikipedia.org

Water power was replaced with newer forms of energy to run factories. en.wikipedia.org

Later, the uncertainties of wind and water power were overcome by the installation of a steam engine at the watermill. en.wikipedia.org

These sawmills were usually placed near ports and the former saw mills which had been positioned near water power were closed. en.wikipedia.org

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