water pressure

noun

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

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Due to a water pressure issue, the city had to turn off water supplies to several neighborhoods to ensure the city's hospital had enough water to care for patients. Kati Weis, CBS News, 30 Jan. 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, 30 Jan. 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, 29 Jan. 2026 In past years, thousands of Jackson residents have gone days or weeks without drinkable water as pipes burst and water pressure dropped during cold snaps. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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