pulse
//pʌls//
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.