hydraulic action — lit. due to the action of water. In geography, a process of erosion whereby flowing water moves unconsolidated material due to forces of drag … Geography glossary
hydraulic wedge — A hydraulic jack with ends designed to reach behind dented double panels and to press them back into shape by the hydraulic action of the wedge shaped ends … Dictionary of automotive terms
Hydraulic jack — Jack Jack (j[a^]k), n. [F. Jacques James, L. Jacobus, Gr. ?, Heb. Ya aq[=o]b Jacob; prop., seizing by the heel; hence, a supplanter. Cf. {Jacobite}, {Jockey}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A familiar nickname of, or substitute for, John. [1913 Webster] You… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hydraulic mining — noun : mining by the action of powerful jets of water compare placer mining * * * placer mining using a pressurized stream of water. Also called hydraulicking /huy draw li king, drol i king/. [1855 60, Amer.] * * * hydraulic mining noun… … Useful english dictionary
Hydraulic governor — Governor Gov ern*or, n. [OE. governor, governour, OF. governeor, F. gouverneur, fr. L. gubernator steersman, ruler, governor. See {Govern}.] 1. One who governs; especially, one who is invested with the supreme executive authority in a State; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hydraulic — a. pertaining to moving fluids; pertaining to mechanical action of water; conveyed or worked by water. ♦ hydraulics, n. study of fluids in motion … Dictionary of difficult words
hydraulic packing — noun : packing made of a material that is highly resistant to the action of water especially under high pressure … Useful english dictionary
Tracker action — is a term used in reference to pipe organs to indicate a mechanical linkage between keys or pedals pressed by the organist and the valve that allows air to flow into pipe(s) of the corresponding note. This is in contrast to electrical or electro… … Wikipedia
Space Force (Action Force) — Logo of Space Force In story information Type of organization Special space based military unit Space Force is a fictional space military unit that features in the … Wikipedia
split hydraulic brake system — Service brake system with two separate hydraulic circuits to provide braking action in one circuit if other one fails … Dictionary of automotive terms
