nounπShareA device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas."This pump can deliver 100 gallons of water per minute."devicemachinetechnologyutilityChat 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."actionmachineutilityChat 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."devicemachinefuelindustrycommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting."After a hard workout doing bicep curls, he admired the impressive pumps in his arms. "physiologybodysportChat 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."vehiclesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe heart."My doctor listened to my heart, checking that both pumps were working properly. "physiologyorgananatomybodymedicinebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a pump to move (liquid or gas)."The farmer pumps water from the well to irrigate his fields. "technologymachineutilityChat 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."energymachineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump."I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."actionmachinephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo shake (a person's hand) vigorously."The coach enthusiastically pumps the player's hand after the winning game. "communicationactionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning."The reporter pumps the politician for details about the new law. "communicationlanguageactionhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a pump to move liquid or gas."The farmer pumps water from the well to irrigate his crops. "machineutilityenergyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be going very well.""The new bakery in town pumps; there's always a line out the door!" "achievementbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo kick, throw or hit the ball far and high."The soccer player pumps the ball downfield to his teammate. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass gas; to fart.""During the quiet test, someone nervously pumpsed in the back row, making everyone giggle." "bodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them."The automated system pumps the received customer data into the database for processing. "computingtechnologycommunicationsignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(British slang) To copulate.sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo weightlift."He pumps iron at the gym three times a week to build muscle. "sportbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of shoe, a trainer or sneaker.""I wear my pumps to the gym every day for my workout." "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."appearancewearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dancing shoe."She wore her favorite black pumps to the school dance. "weardancestyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA type of shoe without a heel."She wore black pumps to the office party. "wearstyleappearanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading