Hydraulic Ram (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 ram was installed in the stream to pump water up to the farmhouse without the need for electricity.
- A hydraulic ram is a simple and effective way to irrigate crops on a small farm using only the energy of a flowing stream.
- The old mill used a hydraulic ram to supply water to the village at the top of the hill.
- The hydraulic ram was designed to pump water from the river to a storage tank at a higher elevation, providing a reliable source of water for the town.
- In the 19th century, hydraulic rams were commonly used to supply water to rural communities, especially in areas where access to electricity was limited.