Meaning Of The Word Water hammer

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What's The Definition Of Water hammer?

water hammer in American English
the concussion and accompanying noise that result when a volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly stops or loses momentum
the hammering sound caused in a pipe containing water when live steam is passed through it

water hammer in British English
noun: a sharp concussion produced when the flow of water in a pipe is suddenly blocked

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