pump




a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction


Type of:
  • mechanical device

Types:
  • air pump; vacuum pump
  • aspirator
  • auxiliary pump; donkey pump
  • bicycle pump
  • bilge pump
  • centrifugal pump
  • force pump
  • gas pump; gasoline pump; petrol pump; island dispenser
  • grease-gun; gun
  • hand pump
  • heart-lung machine
  • hydraulic pump; hydraulic ram
  • lift pump
  • oil pump
  • stirrup pump
  • suction pump
  • water pump


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