Synonyms for hydraulic

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hahy-draw-lik, -drol-ik

Phonetic Transcription : haɪˈdrɔ lɪk, -ˈdrɒl ɪk

Définition of hydraulic

Origin : c.1600, from Greek hydraulikos organon "water organ," from hydr-, stem of hydor "water" (see water (n.1)) + aulos "musical instrument, hollow tube" (see alveolus). Extended by the Romans to other kinds of water engines.

adj moved by fluid under pressure

Example sentences :

Regulators, Dynamometers, Pneumatic and Hydraulic machinery.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 » by Various

Most of the mining is done in hydraulic and tunnel claims in deep hills.
Extract from : « Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining » by John S. Hittell

The first Otis elevators were moved by steam or hydraulic power.
Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson

It is wonderful to see how the bulk of a bale can be reduced by hydraulic pressure.
Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

The hydraulic power of Virginia greatly exceeds that of Pennsylvania.
Extract from : « Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 » by Various

Methods of collection of water, 153;of securing fall for hydraulic rams, 175.
Extract from : « Rural Hygiene » by Henry N. Ogden

Engines, hydraulic rams, and water-wheels are also employed.
Extract from : « Agriculture for Beginners » by Charles William Burkett

Johnny touched a control that freed his chair in its hydraulic gimbals.
Extract from : « Breaking Point » by James E. Gunn

Where the stream is on a lower level than the building a hydraulic ram can be used.
Extract from : « Elements of Plumbing » by Samuel Dibble

I have not seen the hydraulic spade used, perhaps that is the best.
Extract from : « With the Naval Brigade in Natal (1899-1900) » by Lieutenant Burne.

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