pulse

US /pʌls/
UK /pʌls/
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1.

a throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them by the action of the heart, typically felt in the wrist or neck.

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The doctor checked her pulse.
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His pulse was weak and irregular.
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heartbeatthrobbeat
2.

a single vibration or short burst of sound, light, or electricity.

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The radar emitted a series of short pulses.
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A light pulse was sent through the fiber optic cable.
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oscillationvibrationbeatsurge
3.

the rhythmic recurrence of strokes, vibrations, or undulations.

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The city's vibrant pulse never sleeps.
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She felt the pulse of the crowd.
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rhythmbeatthrobvibration
4.

the edible seeds of various leguminous crops (such as peas, beans, or lentils).

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Lentils are a type of pulse.
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Many vegetarian dishes use various pulses as a protein source.
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legumesbeanspeaslentils
1.

to beat or throb with a strong, regular rhythm.

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Her heart began to pulse rapidly.
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The music made the speakers pulse with bass.
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throbbeatvibrateoscillate