a solitary polyp about 10 mm long, usually found attached to the under surfaces of water plants in ponds and streams. Similar to a sea anemone consisting of a hollow cylinder with a mouth surrounded by tentacles.

One of 100 counties in North Carolina, United States. County seat: Swan Quarter. Named after Edward Hyde.

plural of hydraulic belt

An arrangement for lifting water, consisting of an endless belt fitted with buckets which empty as they turn over an upper wheel.

(historical) The river Jhelum, on the Indian subcontinent, especially as the location of a battle fought by Alexander the Great against King Porus in 326 BCE.

plural of hydantoinase

(biochemistry) Any dihydropyrimidinase that hydrolyses hydantoin

plural of diesel-hydraulic

(mechanical engineering) Powered by a diesel engine via a hydraulic transmission.

(rail transport) A diesel-hydraulic locomotive.