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Pump

/pʌmp/

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noun

  1. A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
  2. An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping
  3. A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel.
  4. A swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting.
  5. A ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender.
  6. The heart.
  7. (British slang) The vagina.

verb

  1. To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
  2. (often followed by up) To fill with air.
  3. To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
  4. To shake (a person's hand) vigorously.
  5. To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning.
  6. To use a pump to move liquid or gas.
  7. To be going very well.
  8. To kick, throw or hit the ball far and high.
  9. To pass gas; to fart.
  10. To pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them.
  11. (British slang) To copulate.
  12. To weightlift.

Synonyms: bang, big up, lift, pump iron, grill, interrogate, handshake, trump

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