powering etymology

English word powering comes from English power, English landlubber

Detailed word origin of powering

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
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 [...]
landlubber English (eng) (nautical, pejorative) Someone unfamiliar with the sea or seamanship, especially a novice seaman.
powering English (eng)

Words with the same origin as powering

Descendants of landlubber
landlubbing