water pressure

noun

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

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Walk-in closets are a pleasant surprise, and the marble bathrooms have soaking tubs and showers with excellent water pressure, and a stash of Molton Brown toiletries. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 The worst impacts were felt in Georgia, where hackers’ successful shutdown of a pump station led to a drop in water pressure, which increased the risk of contamination of drinking water, the center reported. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026 Crews also will strengthen the roadway’s foundation with micro-piles, which are designed to counter upward water pressure beneath the pavement. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 Essentially, the small computers that operate the pumps, the valves, the water flow and the water pressure. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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