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pumps

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noun

A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.

Examples :

"This pump can deliver 100 gallons of water per minute."

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noun

An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping

Examples :

"It takes thirty pumps to get 10 litres; he did 50 pumps of the weights."

action machine utility

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A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel.

Examples :

"This pump is out of order, but you can gas up at the next one."

device machine fuel industry commerce

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A swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting.

Examples :

"After a hard workout doing bicep curls, he admired the impressive pumps in his arms. "

physiology body sport

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A ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender.

Examples :

"She gave the other girl a pump on her new bike."

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noun

Examples :

"My doctor listened to my heart, checking that both pumps were working properly. "

physiology organ anatomy body medicine biology

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(British slang) The vagina.

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verb

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

Examples :

"The farmer pumps water from the well to irrigate his fields. "

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(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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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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To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.

Examples :

"The coach enthusiastically pumps the player's hand after the winning game. "

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

Examples :

"The reporter pumps the politician for details about the new law. "

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To use a pump to move liquid or gas.

Examples :

"The farmer pumps water from the well to irrigate his crops. "

machine utility energy action

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To be going very well.

Examples :

""The new bakery in town pumps; there's always a line out the door!" "

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

Examples :

"The soccer player pumps the ball downfield to his teammate. "

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To pass gas; to fart.

Examples :

""During the quiet test, someone nervously pumpsed in the back row, making everyone giggle." "

body physiology

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

Examples :

"The automated system pumps the received customer data into the database for processing. "

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(British slang) To copulate.

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To weightlift.

Examples :

"He pumps iron at the gym three times a week to build muscle. "

sport body action

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noun

A type of shoe, a trainer or sneaker.

Examples :

""I wear my pumps to the gym every day for my workout." "

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A 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)

Examples :

"She was wearing a lovely new pair of pumps."

appearance wear style item

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A dancing shoe.

Examples :

"She wore her favorite black pumps to the school dance. "

wear dance style item

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A type of shoe without a heel.

Examples :

"She wore black pumps to the office party. "

wear style appearance item