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hydraulic
[ hahy-draw-lik, -drol-ik ]
adjective
- operated by, moved by, or employing water or other liquids in motion.
- operated by the pressure created by forcing water, oil, or another liquid through a comparatively narrow pipe or orifice.
- of or relating to water or other liquids in motion.
- of or relating to hydraulics.
- hardening under water, as a cement.
hydraulic
/ ɪˈɒɪ /
adjective
- operated by pressure transmitted through a pipe by a liquid, such as water or oil
- of, concerned with, or employing liquids in motion
- of or concerned with hydraulics
- hardening under water
hydraulic cement
hydraulic
- Operated by the pressure of water or other liquids. Hydraulic systems, such as hydraulic brakes, allow mechanical force to be transferred along curved paths (through pipes or tubes) that would be difficult for solid mechanisms, such as levers or cables, to negotiate efficiently.
- Relating to hydraulics.
- Capable of hardening under water, as cement.
hydraulic
- A descriptive term for a system operated or moved by a fluid . The hydraulic jack, in which force is transmitted from a handle by means of a heavy oil, is probably the most familiar hydraulic device.
Derived Forms
- ˈܱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·l·· adverb
- ԴDzh·l adjective
- ܲh·l adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of hydraulic1
Word History and Origins
Origin of hydraulic1
Example Sentences
While the rest of the group was washed clear and swept downstream, Andrea, Nicola and Morgan were sucked into the hydraulic jump, or spin, a recirculating flow similar to a washing machine.
He has found them hidden everywhere from inside fridges and barbecues to behind fake fuse boxes and tiled panels complete with hydraulic lifts.
They were sucked into a hydraulic jump - or spin - a recirculating flow similar to a washing machine.
As he walked back and forth between the propane-fueled forge and a tall hydraulic tire press, Berkofsky exuded calm despite the recent upheaval in his life.
The Falcon 9 launch from Florida's Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was put back due to a hydraulic ground issue.
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