man power: Meaning and Definition of

man' pow"er

1. the power supplied by human physical exertions: an ancient building constructed entirely by man power.
2. a unit of power, assumed to be equal to the rate at which a person can do mechanical work, and commonly taken as horsepower.
3. rate of work in terms of this unit.
4. manpower.

man•pow•er

1. power in terms of people available or required for work or military service: the manpower of a country.