nounπShareA device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas."This pump can deliver 100 gallons of water per minute."devicemachinetechnologyutilitytechnicalindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping"It takes thirty pumps to get 10 litres; he did 50 pumps of the weights."actionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel."This pump is out of order, but you can gas up at the next one."devicefuelmachinebusinessenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting."After his intense workout at the gym, a pump in his biceps was clearly visible. "physiologybodysportmedicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender."She gave the other girl a pump on her new bike."vehiclesportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe heart."My grandpa's pump works very hard to keep him going. "organanatomyphysiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(British slang) The vagina."I heard some boys talking about their dates, mentioning the girls' pumps. "bodysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a pump to move (liquid or gas)."The firefighters had to pump water from the nearby river to put out the fire. "machinetechnicalenergyutilityprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often followed by up) To fill with air."He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres."utilitymachineenergytechnologyvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump."I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."machineactionenergyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shake (a person's hand) vigorously."Before the interview, the job applicant pumped his hand vigorously to show confidence. "actioncommunicationhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning."The teacher pumped the student for details about the project, asking many questions to understand how it was completed. "communicationlanguageactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a pump to move liquid or gas."The gardener pumped water from the well to water the plants. "machinetechnologyenergyutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be going very well."The project is pumping along; we're making great progress. "businessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kick, throw or hit the ball far and high."The soccer player pumped the ball high over the fence. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass gas; to fart."The little boy accidentally pumped during the presentation in class. "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them."The teacher will pump the instructions into the computer program so the students can start the math quiz. "computingtechnologycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(British slang) To copulate."He was known to pump girls at school dances. "sexbodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weightlift."Before the big game, the football player pumped iron for hours to build strength. "sportbodyactionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of shoe, a trainer or sneaker."My son wore his new white running pumps to school today. "wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of women's shoe which leaves the instep uncovered and has a relatively high heel, especially a stiletto (with a very high and thin heel)"She was wearing a lovely new pair of pumps."appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dancing shoe."My daughter wore her sparkly new pump to the school dance. "weardanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of shoe without a heel."My daughter wore a pair of white pumps to school today. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading