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 sight of a beaming Pep Guardiola pumping his fists to all sides of Etihad Stadium then telling his players to indulge in cocktails demonstrated the magnitude of this Manchester City victory.

From BBC

The chimneys of the power plant dominate the skyline, pumping plumes of ash and smoke.

From Barron's

Seven-time world champion Shiffrin appeared to be in disbelief as she initially crossed the line but eventually crouched on her skis with her head in her hands before fist pumping towards the crowd.

From BBC

In an effort to trim costs, these companies have been deploying drilling and pumping innovations across their respective empires.

From The Wall Street Journal

At its peak in the 1970s, Venezuela was daily pumping some 3.5 million barrels.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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