water pump
noun1
A pump for raising or circulating water.
- I cautiously raised the hood, freed a hoodful of smoke-steam, but there was no flame. As the smoke blew away I leaned over the radiator. I didn't expect to see anything that made sense to me; I don't know a distributor from a water pump.1960, Berry Fleming, The Winter Rider, page 24:
- Following a 24 hours’ incubation in a cold room at the temperature of 4° C the samples were agitated and then filtered through membranae Synpor 6 of 24 mm dia. by means of a water pump.1977, Genetica, page 40:
2 more examples
- A remoisturizing shower does not work if the water pump is not on.2000, Tappi Journal - Volume 83, page 49:
- Toilet stations and a restroom and shower unit, along with the six water pumps scattered throughout the two sites, give all campers easy access.2012, Tom Watson, Best Tent Camping: Minnesota, page 103:
- Derived terms
- water pump pliers
- Related terms
- a yard of pump water, push water uphill