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The International System unit of electric potential and electromotive force, equal to the difference of electric potential between two points on a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between the points is one watt. See Table at measurement.
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Sports A circular movement executed by a horse in manège.
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Sports A sudden movement made in avoiding a thrust in fencing.
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