Pump
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌmp/
Pump (noun)
- a machine that moves liquids or gases from one place to another
- a woman's shoe with a low-cut front and usually a high heel
Examples
- The pump is used to transfer water from the well.
- A broken pump can cause flooding in the basement.
Common collocations: electric pump, water pump, install a pump, high-heeled pumps, leather pumps
Pump (verb)
- to move liquid or gas using a machine
- to fill something with air using a machine
Examples
- They pump water from the river to the fields.
- The machine can pump oil quickly.