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Pumps Moderate

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Definitions
Noun
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plural of pump

"Her favorite shoes are black leather pumps that she wears to evening galas."

Verb
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Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pump

"The mechanic pumps the brakes to stop the car quickly."

In plain English: To pump means to push liquid through pipes using mechanical force.

"She pumps water from the well every morning."

Example Sentences
"She pumps water from the well every morning." verb
"She pumps water from the well with an old hand-operated device." verb
"The manager told everyone to pump up their energy before the big game." verb
"He pumps air into his bicycle tires every morning after a ride in the rain." verb
See Also
pump heart
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Rhyming Words
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