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- pronunciation:
- puhmp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a machine for moving a liquid or gas from one place to another.
I pulled up my car to the gas pump.
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| related words: |
drain |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
pumps, pumping, pumped |
| definition 1: |
to move using a pump or as if using a pump.
We pumped water from the flooded basement. |
| definition 2: |
to take away a fluid from by using a pump (often followed by "out").
We pumped out the tank. |
| definition 3: |
to cause to fill with gas or air by using a pump (often followed by "up").
She pumped up her bicycle tire. |
| definition 4: |
to move with quick motions up and down or back and forth.
He pumped the brake pedal to test the car's brakes. |
| definition 5: |
to try hard to get information from someone.
Ted pumped me for information about Tina. |
| related words: |
drain, inflate, interrogate, query, question, quiz |
| derivations: |
pumplike (adj.), pumper (n.) |
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