water pressure

noun

: a force that makes a flow of water strong or weak
high/low water pressure

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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2025 The high heat and water pressure can cause chipping, fading, or a dull finish, especially if there are metallic details. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025 Bass came under scrutiny from both sides of the aisle as questions concerning water pressure and access persisted. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Those are devices that remain hidden at ground level, then are activated by water pressure during a flood and lift automatically to a 90° angle, like a drawbridge, providing a temporary wall up to 8 feet high to protect homes and other property. Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for water pressure

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“Water pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20pressure. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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