hydraulic
Example Sentences
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The cockpit holding the driver is lifted on hydraulic rams to simulate precisely how a car corners.
From BBC
The equipment included a mechanical claw, tons of steel pipe and a heavy duty hydraulic system.
From Seattle Times
This practice, known as hydraulic mining, devastated the landscape and eventually led to the first environmental law enacted in the nation, according to the state parks department.
From New York Times
The Aztecs are sometimes referred to as the hydraulic wizards of Mesoamerica.
From Los Angeles Times
Later that day, a flight leaving San Francisco for Mexico City was diverted to Los Angeles after the Airbus A320 experienced issues with its hydraulic system.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
