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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The engineering science that deals with practical applications where liquid is in motion and transmits energy. uncountable

   "applied hydraulics"

2. 2
   study of the mechanics of fluids wordnet
3. 3
   The hydraulic system of a vehicle or other machine. uncountable

   "hydraulics system"

Synonyms

All synonyms

fluid mechanicsbeverageblooddrinkfluidfluid extract

Example

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"He has some knowledge of mechanics, electronics and hydraulics, but has no permanent job."

Etymology

From hydraulic + -ics.

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