hydraulic
adjective/haɪˈdrɔlɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,889 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to a system that uses the pressure of liquid to produce power or movement.
Example sentence
The mechanic used hydraulic pressure to lift the heavy vehicle off the ground.
Synonyms & related words
- fluid-powered
- pneumatic
- mechanical
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