Pumping Moderate

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

The act by which something is pumped.

"The pumping of water from the flooded basement took several hours to complete."

In plain English: Pumping is the act of moving liquid, gas, or blood through pipes or vessels by using force to push it forward.

"The pump provides constant pumping to circulate water through the pipes."

Verb

present participle of pump

"The fitness instructor was pumping iron to build muscle strength at the gym."

In plain English: To pump something means to push liquid or air through it using force, like when you use a bike pump to fill your tires.

"The gym was so crowded that you could hear everyone pumping iron all day long."

Example Sentences

"The pump provides constant pumping to circulate water through the pipes." noun

"The feeling of pumping after running five miles was incredibly satisfying." noun

"There was an awkward silence while he waited for the room to stop pumping with tension." noun

"She felt a sudden rush of excitement from the continuous pumping of positive energy at the rally." noun

"The gym was so crowded that you could hear everyone pumping iron all day long." verb