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hydraulic

/haɪˈdrɔː.lɪk/
hy · drau · lic
Adverb:hydraulically
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hydraulic Lexical Profile

hydraulic Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Operated, moved, or effected by means of water or other liquid under pressure, especially through pipes or channels.

Example

"The mechanic inspected the leaking hydraulic cylinder on the excavator's lifting arm."

2

Relating to the science or engineering of liquids in motion and their mechanical applications.

Example

"She specialized in hydraulic engineering to design flood-control dams and municipal water networks."

3

Designating a type of cement, mortar, or lime that hardens through a chemical reaction with water and is capable of setting underwater.

Example

"Builders used hydraulic lime mortar to repair the submerged stone piers of the historic bridge."

Word Nuance & Usage

'Hydraulic' systems use incompressible liquids (such as oil or water) to transmit force, whereas 'pneumatic' systems use compressed gases (such as air).

• Rhymes for hydraulic

• Nearby Words

hydrated
hydration
hydrator
hydraulic
hydraulically
hydraulics
hydrilla

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French 'hydraulique' or Latin 'hydraulicus', from Ancient Greek 'hydraulikos' (pertaining to a water organ), formed from 'hydor' (water) and 'aulos' (pipe).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hydraulic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hydraulic
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