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
- 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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