Firepower

Definitions

1. The capacity of a weapon to deliver fire onto a target.
   countable, uncountable
2. The ability to deliver fire.
   countable, uncountable
3. The ability and resources to dominate.
   countable, figuratively, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“He'd have⟳ to be on every one of his toes, because Larry Cohen, the insurance company's lawyer, would protect⟳ the doctor with every bit of legal firepower at his disposal.”

“United's stature is such that one result⟳ must not bring⟳ the immediate announcement of a shift in the balance of power in Manchester - but the swathes of empty seats around Old Trafford and the wave⟳ of attacks pouring towards David de Gea's goal in the second half emphasised that City quite simply have⟳ greater firepower and talent in their squad at present⟳.”

“It was not as if the Knicks were short on firepower, at least. Derrick Rose scored a season-high 30 points. He played like⟳ the point⟳ guard the Knicks surely hoped they had acquired in June.”

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