Hydraulic
9 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to or operated by liquid (especially water or oil) moving through pipes or channels under pressure. Hydraulic systems are commonly used in machinery, brakes, and engineering applications.
“The construction crew used hydraulic jacks to lift the heavy steel beams into place.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/haɪˈdrɒlɪk/
Syllables
hy·drau·lic
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Synonyms
fluid-poweredwater-poweredliquid-operated
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Wordle
Contains 'H' at start, 'Y', and the pattern 'HYDR'; three vowels
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Scrabble
Worth 18 points; high-value word with 'H' and 'Y' plus technical terminology
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