Pumps: meaning, definitions and examples

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pumps

[ pʌmps ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 bombas

🇮🇳 पंप

🇩🇪 Pumpen

🇮🇩 pompa

🇺🇦 насоси

🇵🇱 pompki

🇯🇵 ポンプ

🇫🇷 pompes

🇪🇸 bombas

🇹🇷 pompalar

🇰🇷 펌프

🇸🇦 مضخات

🇨🇿 čerpadla

🇸🇰 čerpadlá

🇨🇳 泵

🇸🇮 črpalke

🇮🇸 dælur

🇰🇿 сорғылар

🇬🇪 ტუმბოები

🇦🇿 nasoslar

🇲🇽 bombas

Word origin

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.