hydraulics

American  

[hahy-draw-liks, -drol-iks] / haɪˈdrɔ lɪks, -ˈdrɒl ɪks /

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.

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hydraulics British  

/ haɪˈdrɒlɪks /

noun

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

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hydraulics Scientific  

/ hī-drô′lĭks /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of hydraulics

First recorded in 1665–75; hydraulic, -ics

Example Sentences

It also opens the door to new ways of controlling liquids in applications ranging from hydraulics and 3D printing to blood flow in the body.

From Science Daily

But despite its water-sensitive glues and exposed hydraulics, the seahorse completed its route intact.

From Los Angeles Times

I think of a lowrider as a certain class of car with custom paint, 13-inch wheels, hydraulics…It’s your own little art piece on wheels.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the DC-10 passenger plane’s engines fell off during takeoff, damaging hydraulics and causing the crew to lose control of the plane.

From The Wall Street Journal

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