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Power Forward: A power forward is a large, muscular offensive player (6'0 - 6'5, 210-240 pounds), with the mobility to track a puck to the corners of the rink, the physical toughness required to dig it out . . . View Full Definition

Small Forward: Usually bigger than the guards but smaller than the power forward; responsibilities include both inside and outside work.

Power Of Attorney: A document which authorises a person to act on behalf of another is a power of attorney.

Power On Self Test (POST): A series of diagnostic tests that run automatically when you turn your computer on. The actual tests can differ depending on how the BIOS is configured, but usually the POST tests the RAM, t . . . View Full Definition

Power Loading: The GROSS WEIGHT of an airplane divided by the rated horsepower, computed for Standard Air density.

Power Leak: Some error interferring with the efficient sequence of movements and delivery of force in the full swing

Power Lifts: Three movements used in power lifting competition; the squat, bench press and dead lift.

Power Play: An attack by a team at full strength against a team playing one man (or two men) shorthanded because of a penalty (or penalties) which resulted in a player on the opposing team receiving pen . . . View Full Definition

Power Play Goal: A goal scored by a team on the power play. Compare short-handed goal.

Power Supply: A component of a computer that transforms the electricity from the wall outlet from AC to DC so that it can be utilized safely by the computer. Appropriates the power to different voltage li . . . View Full Definition