pump
word
Definition
A pump is a machine or device that moves liquid, gas, or air from one place to another. As a verb, it means to move something using that kind of device, or sometimes to push something repeatedly.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for water, air, gas, and fuel: 'water pump', 'air pump', 'gas pump'. As a verb, common patterns include 'pump water out', 'pump air into', and figurative uses like 'pump money into a project'. Do not confuse it with 'bump' or with the less common noun meaning of a type of women's shoe.
Example Sentences
The pump moves water to the tank.
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We need to pump air into the tires.
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This old pump is not working well.
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They had to pump the water out of the basement after the storm.
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The company is pumping millions into new technology.
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I stopped at the gas station to pump some gas.
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