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Webster 1913 Edition

Dynam

Dy′nam

,

Noun.

[Cf. F.

dyname

. See

.]

A unit of measure for dynamical effect or work; a foot pound. See

.

Whewell.

Definition 2024

dynam

dynam

English

Noun

dynam ‎(plural dynams)

A foot-pound.
- 1841, William Whewell, The mechanics of engineering (page 174)
  And since the fall is 10 feet, the labouring force is 220000 dynams per minute.