water pressure

noun

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

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By that evening, the entire village of New Haven, along with some nearby Lenox Township residents, were under a boil water advisory as the water main break had led to a drop in water pressure. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 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, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026 Mineral deposits from hard water can clog nozzles and reduce water pressure. Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 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. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Feb. 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 6 Mar. 2026.

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