hydraulic

3 definitions • 3 examples

operated by or involving the pressure of water or some other liquid:

a hydraulic lift/platform/pump

(of a device) operated by water pressure or by pressure from another liquid:

The plane’s hydraulic systems can withstand incredibly high temperatures.

a hydraulic machine or tool operates by using power from the pressure of water or another liquid:

They manufacture hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors.