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pump

Aussprache: [/pʌmp/]

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Kontext: „machine“

(noun) a machine that moves liquid or gas from one place to another. Pumps are often used to get water out of wells or to put gas into a car.

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The pump at the gas station is working well.

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The pump in the basement broke, and now we can't get water out.

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Do you know how a pump works to move water?

Kontext: „action“

(verb) to push liquid or gas out of or into something using a pump. When you use a bike pump, you push air into the tires to make them full.

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She had to pump the air mattress to make it firm before guests arrived.

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He forgot to pump air into the basketball, so it was flat during the game.

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Can you pump up the inflatable pool for the party?

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