hydraulics

[hahy-draw-liks, -drol-iks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the science that deals with the laws governing water or other liquids in motion and their applications in engineering; practical or applied hydrodynamics.

hydraulics

/ haɪˈdrɒlɪks /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) another name for fluid mechanics

hydraulics

1. The scientific study of water and other liquids, in particular their behavior under the influence of mechanical forces and their related uses in engineering.

2. A mechanical device or system using hydraulic components.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydraulics¹

First recorded in 1665–75; hydraulic, -ics

Example Sentences

Overall, you’re so caught up observing the experience itself that the emotions of the story don’t register as anything more than theme-ride hydraulics.

From Los Angeles Times

That upgraded car, jacked with hydraulics, could also dance, which may explain the little mirrored disco ball dangling within the narrow void of Rosales’ sculpture.

From Los Angeles Times

SpaceX said the issue that forced the launch to scrub related to the hydraulics on one of the clamp arms, which engineers were trying to fix.

From BBC

She told Brazilian media outlet G1 the hydraulics in the building are "sensitive".

From BBC

"These are missile fragments that damaged the hydraulic system. The plane's controls operate based on hydraulics," veteran Azerbaijani pilot veteran pilot Tahir Agaguliev told Azerbaijani media.

From BBC