pump — A mechanical device that moves fluids or gas by pressure or suction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A mechanical device that moves fluids or gas by pressure or suction
Pronunciation (IPA): /pʌmp/
Example Sentences
- The bodybuilder pumped iron for three hours straight.
- My heart was pumping so fast during the horror movie that I thought it might explode.
- She pumped the brakes repeatedly but the car wouldn't stop.
pump
NOUN[/pʌmp/]
A mechanical device that moves fluids or gas by pressure or suction
He uses a hand pump to fill the flat bicycle tire before the race.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'pump' originated in Middle English during the 15th century, initially referring to a device used to remove water from ships. The term derives from the repetitive pumping action, with various extended meanings developing from this mechanical sense.
Breakdown
The etymology shows a simple derivation: pumpe (ship's water-removal device) → pump, with no complex morphological components. The word's various modern senses—such as the shoe type or the verb meaning to move vigorously—all developed from the core mechanical meaning.
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📝Examples
“The bodybuilder pumped iron for three hours straight.”
“My heart was pumping so fast during the horror movie that I thought it might explode.”
“She pumped the brakes repeatedly but the car wouldn't stop.”
“The DJ pumped up the crowd with his energetic music.”
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