Dȳ'nam, n.
n. [Fr. dyname.] A unit of measure for dynamical effect, or work; an amount of operation or work equivalent to raising a weight of one pound through the distance of one foot in one second of time.
n. [Fr. dyname.] A unit of measure for dynamical effect, or work; an amount of operation or work equivalent to raising a weight of one pound through the distance of one foot in one second of time.