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pump

Definition

  • noun: a device that forces liquid, air, or gas into or out of something
  • noun: a device that raises, transfers, delivers, or compresses fluids or that attenuates gases especially by suction or pressure or both
  • verb: to move something (such as water, air, or gas) to or from a particular place with a pump
  • verb: to work a pump
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: tape, breathe, plimsoll

Examples

  • He pulled out a gun and threatened to 'pump' them 'full of' bullets/lead. [=threatened to shoot them]

  • Expect long lines 'at the pumps' this weekend. [=expect long lines at gas stations this weekend]

  • The President hoped the tax cuts would help 'pump' money back into the economy.

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