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, 8 Mar. 2025 As the wildfires tore through Southern California, firefighters faced a critical challenge: dry hydrants and plummeting water pressure hampering their efforts. Hanna Park, Karina Tsui and Amanda Jackson, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025 Open the water valve slowly to avoid a water pressure surge that can damage the system. Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025 Amid the search for Lam, hotel guests began complaining of poor water quality and water pressure issues. Alex Gurley, People.com, 19 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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