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that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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pump
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
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17 Subcategories
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air pump, vacuum pump go
a pump that moves air in or out of something
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aspirator go
a pump that draws air or another gas through a liquid
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auxiliary pump, donkey pump go
a supplementary pump available if needed
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bicycle pump go
a small pump that fills bicycle tires with air
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bilge pump go
a pump to remove bilgewater
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centrifugal pump go
a pump that use centrifugal force to discharge fluid into a pipe
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force pump go
pump used to force a liquid up and expel it under pressure
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gas pump, gasoline pump, petrol pump, island dispenser go
a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks
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gun, grease-gun go
a hand-operated pump that resembles a revolver
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hand pump go
a pump worked by hand
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heart-lung machine go
a pump to maintain circulation during heart surgery
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hydraulic pump, hydraulic ram go
a water pump that uses the kinetic energy of flowing water to force a small fraction of that water to a reservoir at a higher level
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lift pump go
pump used to lift rather than force a liquid up
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oil pump go
a pump that keeps a supply of oil on moving parts
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stirrup pump go
a hand-operated reciprocating pump
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suction pump go
a pump for raising fluids by suction
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water pump go
the pump in the cooling system of an automobile that cause the water to circulate