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To fill a container or space with a substance
“In the side mirror, I watch Lexi pump petrol into her tank.”
To inflate or fill with air or gas
“He asked Mr. Hayes if he could use the tire pump to pump the tires.”
To draw out or empty a space or container
“Now, if I set up a pump and pump water out of the river to irrigate my farm, would anybody object to that?”
To move in spurts as though driven by a pump
“Then the thick fog of gas began to pump into the air, shots started ringing out, and the nightmare began to unfold quickly.”
To jerk, shake or vibrate, especially up and down
“He tried to talk, and his arms began to pump up and down in exasperation.”
To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner
“The investigators will pump him and try to get as much information out of him as possible.”
To increase in value or price
To beat or throb in a rhythmic manner
To fire a bullet from a gun
To insert or introduce between or among others
To produce or cause to produce loud continuous music or other noise
To move (quickly) without obstruction
A protective covering for the foot
An ornamental structure from which jets of water are pumped into the air
A device to drain liquids by utilizing a pump or funnel mechanism
A light slip-on shoe
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