haɪˈdrɑːlɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to fluids in motion, especially liquids under pressure; using or powered by fluids under pressure

“The hydraulic system in the car lifted the heavy load with ease.”

2. noun

a system that uses fluids under pressure to transmit power or motion

“The hydraulic press was used to crush the metal into a flat sheet.”

3. adverb

in a way that uses fluids under pressure

“The excavator operated hydraulically, digging deep into the ground.”

4. verb

to operate or power using fluids under pressure

“The engineers decided to hydraulically lift the heavy machinery into place.”