pulse

//pʌls//
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Noun

pulseSingular
pulsesPlural
1

The regular beating of blood through the body, especially as felt at the wrist or neck.

The nurse checked my pulse by pressing her fingers on my wrist.

2

A rhythmical throbbing or vibrating movement or sound.

I could feel the pulse of the music through the floor.

3

A brief burst of energy, sound, or light.

The machine emits a pulse of light every second.

Verb

pulseInfinitive
pulsePresent tense
pulsedPast tense
pulsedPast participle
pulsingPresent participle
pulsesThird-person singular
1

To throb or beat rhythmically.

I could feel the blood pulsing through my veins.

2

To produce or transmit in short bursts or waves.

The radar pulsed signals into the night sky.

Noun

pulseSingular
pulsesPlural
1

Edible seeds of leguminous plants, such as lentils, beans, and peas.

Pulses like lentils and chickpeas are rich in protein.

Synonym

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