water pressure

noun

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

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Essentially, the small computers that operate the pumps, the valves, the water flow and the water pressure. CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 In some cases, water pressure drops, potentially allowing untreated groundwater to seep into pipes. ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Disneyland guests were left scrambling Tuesday after a citywide water pressure outage forced the temporary closure of restrooms and restaurants across the park. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 July 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, 15 July 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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