Pump: meaning, definitions and examples

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pump

[ pʌmp ]

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mechanical equipment

A device used to move fluids (liquids or gases) by mechanical action.

Synonyms

compressor, dispenser, injector

Examples of usage

The pump is used to circulate water in the swimming pool.
The oil pump in the car ensures proper lubrication of the engine.

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inflate or move with force

To inflate or move with force using a pump.

Synonyms

inflate, push, thrust

Examples of usage

He pumped air into the bicycle tire.
She pumped her fist in the air in celebration.

Translations

Translations of the word "pump" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bomba

bomba de água
bomba de ar

🇮🇳 पंप

जल पंप
वायु पंप

🇩🇪 Pumpe

Wasserpumpe
Luftpumpe

🇮🇩 pompa

pompa air
pompa udara

🇺🇦 насос

водяний насос
повітряний насос

🇵🇱 pompa

pompa wodna
pompa powietrzna

🇯🇵 ポンプ

水ポンプ
エアーポンプ

🇫🇷 pompe

pompe à eau
pompe à air

🇪🇸 bomba

bomba de agua
bomba de aire

🇹🇷 pompa

su pompası
hava pompası

🇰🇷 펌프

물 펌프
공기 펌프

🇸🇦 مضخة

مضخة ماء
مضخة هواء

🇨🇿 čerpadlo

vodní čerpadlo
vzduchové čerpadlo

🇸🇰 čerpadlo

vodné čerpadlo
vzduchové čerpadlo

🇨🇳 泵

水泵
空气泵

🇸🇮 črpalka

vodna črpalka
zračna črpalka

🇮🇸 dæla

vatnsdæla
loftdæla

🇰🇿 сорғы

су сорғысы
ауа сорғысы

🇬🇪 ტუმბო

წყლის ტუმბო
ჰაერის ტუმბო

🇦🇿 nasos

su nasosu
hava nasosu

🇲🇽 bomba

bomba de agua
bomba de aire

Word origin

The word 'pump' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'pumpe', which came from the Middle Dutch word 'pompe'. The concept of a pump as a mechanical device for moving fluids has been essential in various industries and applications throughout history.