pump
Meaning
A pump is a mechanical device designed to move fluids (liquids or gases) from one location to another through the application of mechanical energy, often utilizing pressure differentials to facilitate the transfer, with applications spanning various secto
💡 The term "pump" can be misused when referring to non-mechanical systems that move fluids, such as biological processes; in such contexts, more specific terminology should be employed to avoid ambiguity.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
Laura
checked
the
small
pump
in
the
shed
before
watering
the
vegetable
beds
,
preferring
to
be
certain
that
the
irrigation
system
would
run
smoothly
all
day
.
When
she
noticed
a
reduction
in
flow
,
she
suspected
that
debris
had
blocked
the
inlet
,
so
she
removed
the
cover
and
rinsed
the
mesh
filter
under
a
steady
stream
of
tap
water
.
Although
the
motor
sounded
normal
,
tiny
air
bubbles
in
the
discharge
line
suggested
that
the
seal
needed
attention
,
which
required
a
brief
but
careful
intervention
.
She
tightened
a
loose
clamp
,
primed
the
system
to
expel
trapped
air
,
and
observed
as
pressure
gradually
returned
to
the
recommended
level
on
the
dial
.
The
vegetables
responded
within
hours
,
their
leaves
regaining
a
subtle
sheen
that
confirmed
the
pump
was
delivering
an
even
supply
.
Satisfied
with
the
routine
maintenance
,
she
made
a
note
in
her
planner
to
inspect
the
connections
monthly
to
prevent
similar
issues
in
the
future
.
Common Phrases
centrifugal pump
positive displacement pump
hydraulic pump
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