hydraulic
Translation
hydraulic
Examples
The car has hydraulic brakes.
The car has hydraulic brakes.
A hydraulic pump moves the fluid.
A hydraulic pump moves the fluid.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) hydraulic ((noun)) operated by a liquid moving under pressure The car has hydraulic brakes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: water-powered, fluid-powered
Etymology
From Greek 'hydor' (water) + 'aulos' (pipe). It literally means 'water pipe'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'hydro' (water) and a pipe. It's about moving liquid (not just water, but also oil) in pipes to create power.