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On this page you'll find 2 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to pumps, such as: stilettos.
How to use pumps in a sentence
The unsupported pump-rods fell downwards, setting in upward motion the column of water in the plunger-pole pumps.
LIFE OF RICHARD TREVITHICK, VOLUME II (OF 2)FRANCIS TREVITHICK"I was out at the gas pumps when a gray sedan barreled into the station and in onto the wash rack," the young man explained.
HOODED DETECTIVE, VOLUME III NO. 2, JANUARY, 1942VARIOUSSo to keep them from mischief they were set to work, some at the pumps, others at putting out the fire.
STORIES OF OUR NAVAL HEROESVARIOUSBoth ships were now in flames, and water rushed into the Richard faster than the pumps could keep it out.
STORIES OF OUR NAVAL HEROESVARIOUSTo-morrow we can open both entrances to the colliery, and after the air-pumps have been settled the work can be resumed.
BLACK DIAMONDSMR JKAIAnd always the usual work of the suction-pumps went on, those pumps now fixed to this great reservoir of millions.
THE NABOBALPHONSE DAUDETThis is done by pumps and other such hydraulic engines, and these are worked in general by wind mills.
ROLLO IN HOLLANDJACOB ABBOTTThe main condensers, with their circulating pumps and air pumps, were placed in the turbine room.
LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP 'TITANIC'BRITISH GOVERNMENTFour gun-metal centrifugal pumps were fitted for circulating water through the condensers.
LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP 'TITANIC'BRITISH GOVERNMENTThe remainder of the auxiliary pumps were placed in the reciprocating and turbine engine rooms.
LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP 'TITANIC'BRITISH GOVERNMENTWORDS RELATED TO PUMPS
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