hydraulic

/haɪˈdrɔlɪk/
adjective
  1. Operated by or involving the movement of liquid, especially water or oil, under pressure.
    • The mechanic used a hydraulic lift to raise the car.
    • The construction crew operated a hydraulic excavator to dig the foundation.
    • Hydraulic brakes use fluid pressure to stop the bicycle quickly.
  2. Relating to the science of liquids in motion or at rest.
    • Hydraulic engineering helps prevent flooding in coastal cities.
    • Engineers studied hydraulic principles to design the dam's water flow system.
    • The textbook explained hydraulic pressure in simple terms.
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