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pulp

Definition

  • noun: the inner, juicy part of a fruit or vegetable
  • noun: the soft, succulent part of a fruit usually composed of mesocarp
  • verb: to crush (something) until it is soft and wet
  • verb: to reduce to pulp
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: albumen, batter, bonnyclabber

Examples

  • They will 'pulp' the unsold copies of the book. [=turn them into pulp for making paper]

  • He made a little extra money by writing stories for a science fiction 'pulp'.

  • The boxes will be turned back into 'pulp' and be made into newspapers.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) ...internationally known cartoon characters of all time. "I'm gonna kill that cwazy wabbit. " Come on! Not only that, a juicer is one of the healthiest ways... It makes juice, it extracts the pulp and... And then the vitamins. For long life and vitality. How could you leave a message like that? (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7