PUMPS
a mechanical device using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable objects such as tyres
an active transport mechanism in living cells by which specific ions are moved through the cell membrane against a concentration gradient
a pump-action shotgun
force (liquid, gas, etc.) to move by or as if by means of a pump
draw (milk) from the breast using a breast pump, typically in order to feed a baby by means of a bottle
fill (something such as a tyre or balloon) with liquid or gas using a pump
move vigorously up and down
try to elicit information from (someone) by persistent questioning
a sports shoe; a plimsoll.
a court shoe.
an active transport mechanism in living cells by which specific ions are moved through the cell membrane against a concentration gradient
a pump-action shotgun
force (liquid, gas, etc.) to move by or as if by means of a pump
draw (milk) from the breast using a breast pump, typically in order to feed a baby by means of a bottle
fill (something such as a tyre or balloon) with liquid or gas using a pump
move vigorously up and down
try to elicit information from (someone) by persistent questioning
a sports shoe; a plimsoll.
a court shoe.