water power

1. (uncountable, usually)Mechanical or electrical energy derived from running or falling water; originally obtained from a waterwheel immersed in a stream; modern hydroelectric power is obtained from turbines fed from reservoirs.

   Wasserkraft

   гидроэнергияgidroenergija

   гідроенергіяhidroenerhija

2. (countable, usually)A site capable of generating power or the right to use a site to generate power.

3. (uncountable, usually)The capacity to shoot water, as from a fire hose or squirt gun

1. A water wheel powers the mill.

   ruМельница приводится в движение водяным колесом. — Selena777

   deDie Mühle wird von einem Wasserrad angetrieben. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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2. The force of the water powers the mill wheel.

   deDie Kraft des Wassers treibt das Mühlrad an. — Melang

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3. Water power turns the wheel.

   ruСила воды вращает колесо. — paul_lingvo

   deDas Rad wird durch Wasserkraft angetrieben. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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4. The water-powered suslik tried to flee.

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