English word firepower comes from English fire, English power
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fire | English (eng) | (farriery) to cauterize. (intransitive) to shoot a gun, a cannon or a similar weapon. (intransitive, computer sciences, software engineering) to initiate an event (by means of an event handler). (intransitive, dated) to be irritated or inflamed with passion. (intransitive, dated) to catch fire; to be kindled. (intransitive, physiology) to cause an action potential in a cell. (transitive) to [...] |
| power | English (eng) | (Singapore, colloquial) Impressive. (transitive) To hit or kick something forcefully.. (transitive) To provide power for (a mechanical or electronic device).. To enable or provide the impetus for. (biblical, in plural) In Christian angelology, an intermediate level of angels, ranked above archangels, but exact position varies by classification scheme.. (countable) Ability to affect or [...] |
| firepower | English (eng) | (sports) the ability to shoot and score goals.. The ability to deliver fire. The capacity of a weapon to deliver fire onto a target. |