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/
Korean meaning: 압력이나 흡입으로 액체나 기체를 이동시키는 기계 장치
Korean pronunciation: **펌**프
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
💡 Concept
He uses a hand pump to fill the flat bicycle tire before the race.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/pʌmp/
🇬🇧 UK/pʌmp/
🌳Etymology
Rootpump
Origin
15세기 중세 영어에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 배에서 물을 빼내는 장치를 의미했습니다. 펌프질하는 반복적인 동작에서 다양한 의미가 파생되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
jumpbumpdumplump
jump
bump
dump
lump
🔗Collocations
water pump
pump up
gas pump
pump iron
heat pump
📝Examples
“The bodybuilder pumped iron for three hours straight.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
inflatepressurizecirculateoperate
Antonyms
deflatedrainempty
Related
compressorvalvepressurehydraulicpneumatic
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