# pumping

Pronunciation: say "PUM-ping" /ˈpʌmpɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of pump. — present participle and gerund of pump
   - Simple: Present participle of pump. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The heart keeps pumping blood through the body every second of the day._
   - _Crews were pumping oil from the offshore well around the clock._

## Noun

2. The action of forcing a liquid or gas to move, especially by means of a pump.
   - Simple: The action of moving a liquid or gas, usually by using a pump.
   - _Heavy pumping of groundwater lowered the level of every well in the valley._
   - _Manual pumping was the only option whenever the electricity failed._
3. The act of injecting silicone into the body in an attempt to achieve a fuller or curvier appearance.
   - Simple: The act of putting silicone into the body to make it look fuller or curvier.
   - _Unlicensed pumping in backroom clinics has sent several patients to the hospital._
   - _The pumping gave her the curvier figure she wanted, but at considerable risk to her health._

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