10 hilariously insightful foreign words. A hydrostatic mower is a lawnmower that operates on a system of hydraulics rather than using belts and gears to run the machine. It is powered by a hydrostatic transmission, which is made up of a hydraulic pump and a hydraulic motor.
Historical Vignette 090 - The Corps Castle Can Be Found in Unusual Places. Strength, pride, heraldry, prestige, and honor. The castle remains the premier symbol of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The medieval castle is inseparably connected with fortifications and architecture. In heraldry, the castle and the tower are often used on coats of arms.
The Cloisters. This text is part of Parksâ Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park. The Cloisters, a replica of a medieval monastery, rises from the towering cliffs of Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights section of northern Manhattan.