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pumps

 

[ pสŒmps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

shoes

Footwear with a low-cut front and a heel.

Synonyms

court shoes, heels, stilettoes

Examples of usage

  • She wore a pair of black pumps to the party.
  • He prefers to wear pumps rather than flats.
Context #2 | Noun

mechanical devices

Machines, usually powered by electricity or gasoline, that are used to move fluids or gases.

Synonyms

compressors, devices, machines

Examples of usage

  • The pumps at the gas station are not working properly.
  • The water pumps in the basement need to be replaced.
Context #3 | Verb

to move in and out

To operate a pump to move or supply something, such as liquid or air.

Synonyms

force, inject, push

Examples of usage

  • She pumped the handle to fill the bucket with water.
  • The mechanic pumped air into the flat tire.

Translations

Translations of the word "pumps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bombas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pumpen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pompa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัะพัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pompki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒณใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pompes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bombas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pompalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽŒํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุฎุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤerpadla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤerpadlรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrpalke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฆlur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั€า“ั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒ›แƒ‘แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nasoslar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bombas

Etymology

The word 'pumps' has a long history dating back to the 16th century. It originally referred to a type of shoe with a low-cut front and a heel. Over time, the term evolved to also include mechanical devices used to move fluids or gases. The verb form of the word, meaning to operate a pump, emerged later as technology advanced. Today, 'pumps' are essential in various industries, from fashion to engineering.

See also: pump, pumpkin.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,720 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.