force pump
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of force pump
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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Using Archimedes’ ideas, Hellenistic scientists later built a force pump, pneumatic machines, and even a steam engine.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2012
When the piston is driven downwards it pulls on a large beam which works a force pump.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
It is only a simple lift and force pump, driven from the cross head.
From Rough and Tumble Engineering by James H. Maggard
On deck other seamen dragged lengths of hose forward, forced the nozzles through narrow deck-vents, and held them there while the force pump sent up thousands of gallons of brine.
From Dan Merrithew by J. V. McFall
It consisted of a set of cuffs that fit about the thighs, rubber tubes, a manometer, and a suction bulb or an electric force pump.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Toby Appel
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