pump
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B1
/pʌmp/
fluid movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pump' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'pompe,' where 'pompe' meant 'a device for moving water.'
Historical Evolution
'pompe' transformed into the English word 'pump' and eventually became the modern English word 'pump' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a device for moving water,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for moving fluids.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to move fluids, such as liquids or gases, from one place to another.
The water pump is broken.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45