force pump

noun

1. a pump that delivers a liquid under pressure, so as to eject it forcibly.

force pump

noun

1. a pump that ejects fluid under pressure Compare lift pump

Word History and Origins

Origin of force pump¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

When the piston is driven downwards it pulls on a large beam which works a force pump.

From Literature

There's a big well a hundred feet deep in the stable-yard, and a force pump, which takes two men to work.

From Project Gutenberg

His plan has since been tried on the Scheldt, but two turbines were substituted for his simple force pump.

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These were filled by force pumps and fitted with hose made of the intestines of cattle.

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This syringe was furnished here and there with golden taps and tubes and tiny force pumps.

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