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pumping

/ˈpʌmpɪŋ/

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verb

To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).

Examples :

"The worker is pumping water out of the flooded basement. "

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verb

(often followed by up) To fill with air.

Examples :

"He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres."

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verb

To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.

Examples :

"I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."

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verb

To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.

Examples :

"My friend was pumping my hand excitedly after hearing the good news about his promotion. "

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To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning.

Examples :

"The reporter was pumping the mayor for details about the budget cuts. "

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To use a pump to move liquid or gas.

Examples :

"The firefighters are pumping water from the lake to put out the fire. "

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verb

To be going very well.

Examples :

""The party is pumping tonight; everyone is dancing and having fun!" "

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To kick, throw or hit the ball far and high.

Examples :

"The soccer player was pumping the ball downfield to try and score. "

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verb

To pass gas; to fart.

Examples :

""During the quiet test, Michael was nervously pumping in his seat, hoping no one would notice." "

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To pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them.

Examples :

"The programmer is pumping data into the database to update the inventory. "

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verb

(British slang) To copulate.

Examples :

"I heard that Mark was pumping at the park after school. "

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verb

To weightlift.

Examples :

"He's been pumping iron at the gym every day to get stronger. "

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noun

The act by which something is pumped.

Examples :

"The constant pumping of the well brought fresh water to the thirsty villagers. "

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