hydraulic system

Other forms: hydraulic systems

Definitions of hydraulic system
  1. noun
    a mechanism operated by the resistance offered or the pressure transmitted when a liquid is forced through a small opening or tube
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    types:
    hydraulic transmission, hydraulic transmission system
    a transmission that depends on a hydraulic system
    type of:
    mechanism
    device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
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