Word: PUMP
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Definition of PUMP
- A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
"This pump can deliver 100 gallons of water per minute."
- An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping
"It takes thirty pumps to get 10 litres; he did 50 pumps of the weights."
- A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel.
"This pump is out of order, but you can gas up at the next one."
- To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
"I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes."
- (often followed by up) To fill with air.
"He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres."
- To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump.
"I pumped my fist with joy when I won the race."
- A type of shoe, a trainer or sneaker.
- A type of women's shoe which leaves the instep uncovered and has a relatively high heel, especially a stiletto (with a very high and thin heel)
"She was wearing a lovely new pair of pumps."
- A dancing shoe.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "pump", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "pump" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PUMP a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PUMP worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PUMP? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PUMP:
- # the pump effect
- # master of pump
- # playing with pump
- # in terms of pump
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