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hydraulic ram Definition

hydraulic ram

noun

a device for delivering a small portion of a flowing liquid to a higher elevation by using the momentum of the flowing liquid as the energy source

hydraulic ram Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • resist: The motion at the joints produced by the wave is resisted by hydraulic rams, which pumps high-pressure oil through hydraulic motors.

Converse of object

  • use: Capable of lifting six meters into the hull, the fin takes 8 minutes to deploy using a single hydraulic ram.
  • activate: The motion of the sections activates hydraulic rams which charge hydraulic accumulators.
  • have: The machine has a hydraulic ram ( with a stroke of 3 ft ) for putting materials under stress.

Adjective modifier

  • single: Capable of lifting six meters into the hull, the fin takes 8 minutes to deploy using a single hydraulic ram.
  • small: A smaller hydraulic ram ejected the blocks from the molds, after which they were placed on a barrow and wheeled away.

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