I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb
Etymology: water hammer
of water : to strike with a hammering sound against the walls of a sealed containing vessel from which the air has been removed
II. adjective
Etymology: water hammer
: of or relating to a water hammer ; especially : characterized by a sharp but quickly fading impact
a water-hammer pulse
— compare corrigan pulse