Hydraulic Pump (Noun)
Meaning
A water pump that uses the kinetic energy of flowing water to force a small fraction of that water to a reservoir at a higher level.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hydraulic pump was installed in the river to supply water to the nearby village, providing a reliable source of drinking water and irrigation.
- The engineer designed a hydraulic pump system to lift water from the lake to the top of the hill, where it would be stored in a large tank for later use.
- The ancient Greeks used a primitive form of hydraulic pump to irrigate their crops, harnessing the power of flowing water to nourish their fields.
- The hydroelectric power plant used a hydraulic pump to circulate water through the turbines, generating electricity for the surrounding community.
- The village elder explained that the hydraulic pump had been in operation for decades, providing a steady supply of water to the village even during times of drought.