hydraulic — operated by or involving the pressure of water or other liquids
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: operated by or involving the pressure of water or other liquids
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/
Korean meaning: 수압이나 액체의 압력으로 작동하는
Korean pronunciation: 하이**드롤**릭
Example Sentences
- The dentist's hydraulic chair made me feel like I was in a spaceship.
- My dad thinks he's a mechanic because he knows hydraulic brakes exist.
- The hydraulic excavator dug the foundation for the new building.
hydraulic
ADJECTIVE//haɪˈdrɔːlɪk//
operated by or involving the pressure of water or other liquids
The hydraulic excavator lifts a massive boulder with smooth, powerful arms.
Hydraulic power moves metallic arms, while italic warnings keep us from harm!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 물을 뜻하는 'hydor'와 관을 뜻하는 'aulos'가 결합되어 만들어진 단어로, 물이 관을 통해 흐르며 만드는 압력을 이용한 기술을 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dentist's hydraulic chair made me feel like I was in a spaceship.”
“My dad thinks he's a mechanic because he knows hydraulic brakes exist.”
“The hydraulic excavator dug the foundation for the new building.”
“Modern cars rely heavily on hydraulic power steering systems.”
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