pulse

B2
Pronunciation
/pʊls/
/pʌls/
/pʌls/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

A normally regular beat felt when arteries are depressed, caused by the pumping action of the heart.

2 Definition

A beat or throb.

3 Definition

The beat or tactus of a piece of music.

4 Definition

An autosoliton

5 Definition

Any annual legume yielding from 1 to 12 grains or seeds within a pod, and used as food for humans or animals, especially in the mature, dry condition.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To beat, to throb, to flash.

Example Sentences
  • In the dead of night, all was still but the pulsing light.
2 Definition

To flow, particularly of blood.

Example Sentences
  • Hot blood pulses through my veins.
3 Definition

To emit in discrete quantities.

4 Definition

To operate a blender in short bursts, to break down ingredients without liquidizing them.