Hydraulics is the study and use of systems that work using hydraulic pressure.
hydraulics in British English
(haɪˈdrɒlɪks)
noun
(functioning as singular) another name for fluid mechanics
hydraulics in American English
(haɪˈdrɔlɪks; haɪˈdrɑlɪks)
noun
the branch of physics having to do with the mechanical properties of water and other liquids in motion and with the application of these properties in engineering
Examples of 'hydraulics' in a sentence
hydraulics
It leads right into the old fire-control centre and hydraulics chamber.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (2002)
The whole flotel structure will tilt over as the water rushes in and before the main hydraulics have time to compensate.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (2002)
The whine of the hydraulics had masked her stealthy approach from the lift.
Jenkins, Geoffrey A DAYSTAR OF FEAR (2002)
The perfectly tuned hydraulics whirred the flaps up and carried the gear into the belly of the plane.