Definitions

1. noun

relating to or using fluid pressure to transmit energy or motion, especially in machines or mechanisms

“The construction company used hydraulic machinery to lift the heavy concrete blocks into place.”

2. adjective

relating to the transmission of energy or motion through fluid pressure

“The hydraulic system in the car’s braking system was damaged and needed to be replaced.”

3. adverb

in a way that uses fluid pressure to transmit energy or motion

“The workers operated the hydraulic equipment with great precision.”