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pump¹ (p

mp)

1. A machine or device for raising, compressing, or transferring fluids.

2. Physiology A molecular mechanism for the active transport of ions or molecules across a cell membrane.

3. Physics Electromagnetic radiation used to raise atoms or molecules to a higher energy level.

4. Informal The heart.

v. pumped, pump·ing, pumps

v.tr.

1. To raise or cause to flow by means of a pump.

2. To draw, deliver, or pour forth as if with a pump.

3. To remove the water from: pump out a flooded basement.

4. To cause to move with the up-and-down motion of a pump handle: a bicyclist pumping the pedals.

5. To propel, eject, or insert with or as if with a pump: pumped new life into the economy.

6. Physics To raise (atoms or molecules) to a higher energy level by exposing them to electromagnetic radiation at a resonant frequency.

7. Physiology To transport (ions or molecules) against a concentration gradient by the expenditure of chemically stored energy.

8. To question closely or persistently: pump a witness for secret information.

v.intr.

1. To operate a pump.

2. To raise or move gas or liquid with a pump.

3. To move up and down in the manner of a pump handle.

4. Sports To fake a throw, pass, or shot by moving the arm or arms without releasing the ball.

Phrasal Verb:

pump up

1. To inflate with gas by means of a pump: pump up a tire.

2. Slang To fill with enthusiasm, strength, and energy: The lively debate really pumped us up.

3. Sports To be actively involved in a bodybuilding program: athletes pumping up at the gym.

Idiom:

pump iron Sports

To lift weights.

[Middle English pumpe.]

pumper n.

pump¹

top: jet pump

bottom: centrifugal pump

pump ¹

Noun

a device to force a gas or liquid to move in a particular direction

Verb

1. (sometimes foll. by from, out)etc. to raise or drive (air, liquid, etc.) with a pump, esp. into or from something

2. (usually foll. by in, into)to supply in large amounts: pumping money into the economy

3. to operate (a handle etc.) in the manner of a pump: he was warmly applauded, and his hand was pumped by well-wishers

4. to obtain information from (someone) by persistent questioning

5. pump iron Slang to exercise with weights; do body-building exercises [Middle Dutch pumpe pipe]

pump ²

Noun

1. Chiefly Brit a shoe with a rubber sole, used in games such as tennis; plimsoll

2. Chiefly Brit a low-cut low-heeled shoe, worn for dancing [origin unknown]

pump (p

mp)

1. A device used to raise or transfer fluids. Most pumps function either by compression or suction.

2. A molecular mechanism for the active transport of ions or molecules across a cell membrane.

pump

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Noun	1.	pump - a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction air pump, vacuum pump - a pump that moves air in or out of something aspirator - a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid auxiliary pump, donkey pump - a supplementary pump available if needed bicycle pump - a small pump that fills bicycle tires with air bilge pump - a pump to remove bilgewater centrifugal pump - a pump that use centrifugal force to discharge fluid into a pipe cooling system, engine cooling system - equipment in a motor vehicle that cools the engine piston chamber, cylinder - a chamber within which piston moves force pump - pump used to force a liquid up and expel it under pressure fuel system - equipment in a motor vehicle or aircraft that delivers fuel to the engine gas pump, gasoline pump, island dispenser, petrol pump - a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks grease-gun, gun - a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver; forces grease into parts of a machine hand pump - a pump worked by hand heart-lung machine - a pump to maintain circulation during heart surgery; diverts blood from the heart and oxygenates it and then pumps it through the body hydraulic pump, hydraulic ram - a water pump that uses the kinetic energy of flowing water to force a small fraction of that water to a reservoir at a higher level lift pump - pump used to lift rather than force a liquid up mechanical device - mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles oil pump - a pump that keeps a supply of oil on moving parts stirrup pump - a hand-operated reciprocating pump; used in fighting fires suction pump - a pump for raising fluids by suction water pump - the pump in the cooling system of an automobile that cause the water to circulate
	2.	pump - the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body; "he stood still, his heart thumping wildly" ticker, heart internal organ, viscus - a main organ that is situated inside the body arteria coronaria, coronary artery - the artery that branches from the aorta to supply blood to the heart athlete's heart - enlarged heart commonly found among athletes trained for endurance biauriculate heart - a heart (as of mammals and birds and reptiles) having two auricles cardiac muscle, heart muscle - the muscle tissue of the heart; adapted to continued rhythmic contraction cardiac valve, heart valve - a valve to control one-way flow of blood valve - a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it cardiovascular system, circulatory system - the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body
	3.	pump - a low-cut shoe without fastenings shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material spectator pump, spectator - a woman's pump with medium heel; usually in contrasting colors for toe and heel
Verb	1.	pump - operate like a pump; move up and down, like a handle or a pedal; "pump the gas pedal" wield, handle, manage - handle effectively; "The burglar wielded an axe"; "The young violinist didn't manage her bow very well" goose - give a spurt of fuel to; "goose the car"
	2.	pump - deliver forth; "pump bullets into the dummy" shoot, blast - fire a shot; "the gunman blasted away"
	3.	pump - draw or pour with a pump draw, take out - take liquid out of a container or well; "She drew water from the barrel"
	4.	pump - supply in great quantities; "Pump money into a project" furnish, provide, supply, render - give something useful or necessary to; "We provided the room with an electrical heater"
	5.	pump - flow intermittently gush, spirt, spout, spurt - gush forth in a sudden stream or jet; "water gushed forth"
	6.	pump - move up and down; "The athlete pumps weights in the gym" move, displace - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense; "Move those boxes into the corner, please"; "I'm moving my money to another bank"; "The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant"
	7.	pump - raise (gases or fluids) with a pump lift, raise, elevate, get up, bring up - raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"
	8.	pump - question persistently; "She pumped the witnesses for information" query, question - pose a question