pumps Definition
- 1a type of shoe with a low-cut front and usually without a fastening, held on the foot by a strap
- 2a device used for moving a liquid or gas from one place to another by mechanical action
- 3a woman's light shoe for indoor wear, typically with a low heel
Using pumps: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pumps" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She wore a pair of black pumps to the party.
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The water pump broke down and we had to call a plumber.
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She changed out of her pumps and into her slippers when she got home.
pumps Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with pumps
gas pump
a machine at a petrol station that is used to put petrol or diesel fuel into vehicles
Example
I need to stop at the gas pump to fill up my car.
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She used a breast pump to store milk for her baby.
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The water pump in the basement stopped working and flooded the floor.
Summary: pumps in Brief
The term 'pumps' [pʌmps] refers to a type of low-cut shoe, often without a fastening, held on the foot by a strap. It also denotes a device used for moving liquids or gases by mechanical action. The phrase 'gas pump' refers to a machine at a petrol station that puts petrol or diesel fuel into vehicles. 'Pumps' extends to phrases like 'breast pump,' used by nursing mothers to extract milk from their breasts, and 'water pump,' a device used to move water from one place to another.
