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pulses

SayPULS-iz/ˈpʌlsɪz/

2 meanings of pulses

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of pulse. Use this form when you mean more than one.

    The nurse checked the pulses in both of his wrists.

    Beans, lentils, and other pulses are full of protein.

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present tense of pulse used with he, she, or it.

    Her heart pulses faster whenever she runs uphill.

    The small light pulses gently in the dark room.

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pulses is a form of pulse

pulse, noun: The steady beat you can feel in your wrist or neck as your heart pushes blood around. Full entry

Forms
pulsepulses plural
Spelling
pulse → pulses: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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