inclined to steal. Like a hydraulic jack, he will 'lift' anything AUSTRALIA, 1989
2.noun
in drag racing, a massive engine failure resulting from fuel failing to ignite within a cylinder US, 2003
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hydraulic ram
A type of water pump in which the natural flow of water is periodically redirected upward into a pipe and reservoir. A: "Why can't I get any water out of this thing?" B: "Hmm, maybe the hydraulic ram isn't working."