stomach pump
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stomach pump
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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And he claims a publicist made up the one about the sailors and the stomach pump.
From The Guardian • Apr. 19, 2013
He suffered from terrible indigestion and sometimes had to use a stomach pump on himself.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
Later Liza did take the precaution of acquiring a stomach pump from a nearby hospital.
From Time Magazine Archive
Contrary to rumor, no stomach pump was used on Marilyn.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fortunately, the doctor was in his office, and he came with all the rapidity a proper regard to the dignity of his profession would permit, armed with a stomach pump and a dozen antidotes.
From The Lights and Shadows of Real Life by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
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