pump

US /pʌmp/

UK /pʌmp/

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v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
Your heart will pump your blood around your body
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make water/other liquid move using a machine
A gas attendant must pump fuel for you in some states
n.NounA device more moving liquids
We need a water pump to fill the swimming pool
n.NounLight woman's shoe
Her pump lost a heel when she ran
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)asking for information in an indirect way
She was pumping me for the company's information.
v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To try to increase something, such as enthusiasm or interest.
The company tried to pump up the stock price with false information.

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