pumping

[ puhm-ping ]

noun

1. the act or process of pumping or the action of a pump.
2. Meteorology. rapid change in the height of the column in a mercury barometer, resulting from fluctuations in the surrounding air pressure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pumping¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; pump ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It’s thought to be the result of years of high-pressure pumping of large volumes of blood, but studies haven’t found any evidence that it leads to health problems.

From Outside Online

Double pumps empty both breasts at the same time, cutting pumping time in half.

From Popular-Science

The more natural the movement and suction, the easier it is for a pumping mom.

From Popular-Science

The post The best breast pump for comfortable, effective pumping wherever you are appeared first on Popular Science.

From Popular-Science

Consider how often, when, and where you’ll pump to find a pump that fits your pumping needs and lifestyle.

From Popular-Science

So we know that boring down to the bedrock and pumping it full of fluid can cause earthquakes.

From The Daily Beast

Since 2004, US oil output has jumped by about 56 percent, the equivalent of pumping an extra 3.1 million barrels a day.

From The Daily Beast

Google, he claims, is a “good monopoly” because it keeps pumping out fresh ideas.

From The Daily Beast

Scott has struggled to connect with voters in the Sunshine State despite pumping his own dollars into the effort.

From The Daily Beast

They perform as God made them to, diligently pumping out future patriots at 13-month intervals.

From The Daily Beast

Watt's first pumping engine was started at Bloomfield Colliery, March 8, 1776.

From Project Gutenberg

They may be made both winding and pumping engines at the same time, if so required.

From Project Gutenberg

Trevithick was equally ready with the application of steam-power either for pumping of water or for boring and removing rock.

From Project Gutenberg

Then some genius steadied the wind pressure by pumping air into a reservoir partly filled with water.

From Project Gutenberg

Wheal Concord pumping engine, in 1827 had a similar air-pump.

From Project Gutenberg

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