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- pronunciation:
- puhmp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A pump is a machine for moving a liquid or gas from one place to another.
The numbers on the gas pump showed that Kayla's dad had put ten gallons of gas in his car.The pool uses a water pump to fill it with water and to drain it.
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| related words: |
drain |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pumps, pumping, pumped |
| definition 1: |
When you pump something, like water or air, you move it from one place to another by using a pump.
Alex pumped air into the bicycle tires. |
| definition 2: |
When you pump out an area or container, you take a liquid out of it using a pump.
We pumped out our basement after it had flooded. |
| definition 3: |
When you pump up your bicycle tires, you fill the tires with air by using a pump.
My dad pumped up his car tires at the gas station. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) When you pump someone for information, you try hard to get information from them.
Rachel pumped me for information about Emma's boyfriend. |
| related words: |
drain, inflate, question, quiz |
| derivations: |
pumplike (adj.), pumper (n.) |
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