: the practical meter-kilogram-second unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force equal to the difference of potential between two points in a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between these two points is equal to one watt and equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of one ohm when one ampere is flowing through it
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: a leaping movement in fencing to avoid a thrust
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: a tread or gait in which a horse going sideways makes a turn around a center
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: a circle traced by a horse in this movement
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The feature has a 1,727-liter capacity and can hold everything from mountain bikes to surfboards, and includes 12- and 120-volt outlets for keeping all your toys charged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, charging takes about 75 minutes using a 240-volt outlet.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Nevarez faced further adversity when a 12k-volt on-the-job accident cost him the lower half of his left arm and nearly his life.
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Power is supplied by a 12-volt, 10-amp-hour lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery, selected for its thermal stability, safety characteristics, and long cycle life.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The feature has a 1,727-liter capacity and can hold everything from mountain bikes to surfboards, and includes 12- and 120-volt outlets for keeping all your toys charged.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, charging takes about 75 minutes using a 240-volt outlet.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Nevarez faced further adversity when a 12k-volt on-the-job accident cost him the lower half of his left arm and nearly his life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Volt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volt. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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noun1
: the practical mks unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force equal to the difference of potential between two points in a conducting wire carrying a constant current of one ampere when the power dissipated between these two points is equal to one watt and equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of one ohm when one ampere is flowing through it
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: a unit of electrical potential difference and electromotive force equal to 1.00034 volts and formerly taken as the standard in the United States
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