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1pump Listen to audio/ˈpʌmp/ noun
plural pumps
[count] 1 : a device that forces liquid, air, or gas into or out of something
an air pump a water pump a foot/hand pump [=a pump that you operate by using your foot/hand] a bicycle pump [=a small pump used for putting air in bicycle tires] (US) a gas pump = (Brit) a petrol pumpsee picture at bicycle
2 : the act of pumping something
Three more pumps and the tire should be full enough.
at the pump also at the pumps
US, informal : at the places where customers buy gasoline for their cars
Prices are higher at the pump. [=gas prices are higher] Expect long lines at the pumps this weekend. [=expect long lines at gas stations this weekend]
prime the pumpsee 3prime
— compare 3pump

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