Pump

What “Pump” means

Noun

1. A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
2. An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping.
3. A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel; a gas pump.
4. A swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting.
5. A ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender.

Verb

1. To use a pump; to move (water or other liquid) by means of a pump.
2. To inject or pour (something) into someone or something in a manner similar to a pump.
3. To put (a person or part of the body) under a stream of water from a pump, as a punishment or as a form of medical treatment; to force a pump of water upon or on someone.
4. To gain something, especially information, from (a person) by persistent questioning.
5. To have sex with; to sexually penetrate, especially with a thrusting motion.

Noun

1. A low-top shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas upper; a low-top canvas sneaker.
2. 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)
3. A dancing shoe.
4. A type of shoe without a heel.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English pumpe, possibly from Middle Dutch pompe (“pipe, water conduit”) or Middle Low German pumpe (“pump”), probably ultimately imitative. Compare Dutch pompen, German pumpen, and Danish pompe; also Spanish bomba (“pump”).

The etymology of the term is unclear and disputed. One possibility is that it comes from pomp (“ornamentation”). Another is that it refers to the sound made by the foot moving inside the shoe when dancing. The Oxford English Dictionary claims that it appeared in the 16th century, and lists its origin as "obscure". It has also been linked to the Dutch pampoesje, possibly borrowed from Javanese pampus, ultimately from Persian پاپوش (pâpuš), borrowed from Arabic بَابُوش (bābūš).

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Industries where “Pump” fits

We suggest this word for 1 business types and industries, including:

• Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing