pumping

American  

[puhm-ping] / ˈpʌm pɪŋ /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of pumping

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

Example Sentences

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said three pumping appliances and a height vehicle remained at the scene on Sunday morning.

From BBC

For those of us who work out alone, jogging on the sidewalk or pumping iron in the living room, Apple’s AI-powered Workout Buddy aims to keep you motivated.

From The Wall Street Journal

"There will be money pumping in," he said.

From BBC

Production has fallen nearly 70% since the late 1990s, when the country was pumping more than 3.5 million barrels a day.

From Barron's

Everything was vibrating, my heart was pumping and I jumped to the window.

From BBC

Related Words

• drain
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