pumping

v. moving water, air, or gas from one place to another using a machine.

v. the action of moving fluids or gases via a mechanical device or biological organ.

“The machine was pumping water out of the flooded basement all night.”

“The heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood through the entire circulatory system to sustain vital organ function.”

v. moving something up and down or in and out very quickly and repeatedly.

v. moving a limb or object in a rhythmic, vigorous up-and-down or back-and-forth motion.

“He was pumping his fist in the air to celebrate the goal.”

“The cyclist was pumping her legs furiously as she approached the final steep incline of the mountain stage.”

n. the process or activity of using a pump to move something.

n. the mechanical or physical act of operating a pump or performing a pumping motion.

“The loud pumping of the engine made it hard to hear the conversation.”

“Continuous pumping was required to prevent the excavation site from being overwhelmed by groundwater during the rainy season.”