powerhouse
noun C1- A power station; the building housing the core parts of a power station, such as the dynamo.
- Any source of power, energy or strength; a source of influence or inspiration. · The company has been a powerhouse in its industry for many years.· The mitochondrion is the powerhouse of the cell.
- The muscles that give stability to the human torso and its relationship to the limb movements. · Near-synonym: core
- A very good hand of cards, likely to win.
Plural powerhouses
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