adjective

hydraulic

hydraulic

The car has hydraulic brakes.

The car has hydraulic brakes.

A hydraulic pump moves the fluid.

A hydraulic pump moves the fluid.

((a/an)) hydraulic ((noun)) operated by a liquid moving under pressure The car has hydraulic brakes.

Synonyms: water-powered, fluid-powered

From Greek 'hydor' (water) + 'aulos' (pipe). It literally means 'water pipe'.

Think of 'hydro' (water) and a pipe. It's about moving liquid (not just water, but also oil) in pipes to create power.

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