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Updated June 2026
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.”
/haɪˈdrɒlɪk/
hy·drau·lic
Contains 'H' at start, 'Y', and the pattern 'HYDR'; three vowels
Worth 18 points; high-value word with 'H' and 'Y' plus technical terminology
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