pulse
pulse /ˈpʌls/
noun
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(
)
The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
(
pulsation
, beat
, pulse
, heartbeat
)
the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
He could feel the beat of her heart
he could feel the beat of her heart
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()
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
(
pulsing
, impulse
, pulsation
, pulse
)
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
The pulsations seemed to be coming from a star
the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star
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Edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas, beans or lentils etc.)
(
pulse
)
edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas, beans or lentils etc.)
Lentils and chickpeas are examples of pulses
Lentils and chickpeas are examples of pulses
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The rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
(
pulse
, pulse rate
, heart rate
)
the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
verb
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()
Produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses
(
pulsate
, pulse
)
produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses
Pulse waves
pulse waves
A transmitter pulsed by an electronic tube
a transmitter pulsed by an electronic tube
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()
Expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
(
pulsate
, pulse
, throb
)
expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it
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Drive by or as if by pulsation
(
pulse
)
drive by or as if by pulsation
A soft breeze pulsed the air
A soft breeze pulsed the air
bow
bow /ˈboʊ/
noun
-
()
A knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
(
bowknot
, bow
)
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
She tied a beautiful bow around the gift box.
She tied a beautiful bow around the gift box.
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()
A slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
(
bow
)
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands; used in playing certain stringed instruments
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()
A weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
(
bow
)
a weapon for shooting arrows, composed of a curved piece of resilient wood with a taut cord to propel the arrow
He carefully strung his bow, checking the tension on the string before taking his shot
He carefully strung his bow, checking the tension on the string before taking his shot
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()
Front part of a vessel or aircraft
(
fore
, prow
, stem
, bow
)
front part of a vessel or aircraft
He pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line
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A stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
(
bow
)
a stroke with a curved piece of wood with taut horsehair strands that is used in playing stringed instruments
-
A decorative interlacing of ribbons
(
bow
)
a decorative interlacing of ribbons
-
An appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
(
bow
, curtain call
)
an appearance by actors or performers at the end of the concert or play in order to acknowledge the applause of the audience
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Bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
(
bow
, bowing
, obeisance
)
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
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Something curved in shape
(
arc
, bow
)
something curved in shape
verb
-
()
Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
(
bow down
, bow
)
bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head
He bowed before the King
He bowed before the King
She bowed her head in shame
She bowed her head in shame
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()
Yield to another's wish or opinion
(
accede
, defer
, submit
, bow
, give in
)
yield to another's wish or opinion
The government bowed to the military pressure
The government bowed to the military pressure
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()
Bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
(
bow
)
bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
He bowed before the King
He bowed before the King
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Play on a stringed instrument with a bow
(
bow
)
play on a stringed instrument with a bow
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Bend one's back forward from the waist on down
(
bow
, bend
, stoop
, crouch
)
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
He crouched down
he crouched down
She bowed before the Queen
She bowed before the Queen
The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
The young man stooped to pick up the girl's purse
