Hydraulic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Moved or operated or effected by liquid (water or oil); "hydraulic erosion"; "hydraulic brakes".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The old factory was still using a hydraulic system that relied on water pressure to power its machinery.
- Hydraulic grease was used to lubricate the moving parts of the heavy equipment.
- The engineer designed a hydraulic pump to increase the pressure of the water supply.
- The company specialized in building hydraulic turbines that generated electricity from the flow of a river.
- In the car, hydraulic brakes allowed the driver to stop quickly and safely on the wet pavement.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Of or relating to the study of hydraulics; "hydraulic engineer".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).