pulse
Pronunciation: (puls), [key] — n., v., pulsed, puls•ing.
—n. - the regular throbbing of the arteries, caused by the successive contractions of the heart, esp. as may be felt at an artery, as at the wrist.
- a single pulsation, or beat or throb, of the arteries or heart.
- the rhythmic recurrence of strokes, vibrations, or undulations.
- a single stroke, vibration, or undulation.
- a momentary, sudden fluctuation in an electrical quantity, as in voltage or current.
- a single, abrupt emission of particles or radiation.
- a throb of life, emotion, etc.
- vitality.
- the general attitude, sentiment, preference, etc., as of the public.
—v.i. - to beat or throb; pulsate.
- to beat, vibrate, or undulate.
- to emit particles or radiation periodically in short bursts.
—v.t. - to cause to pulse.
- to administer (medication) in interrupted, often concentrated dosages to avoid unwanted side effects.
pulse
Pronunciation: (puls), [key] — n.
- the edible seeds of certain leguminous plants, as peas, beans, or lentils.
- a plant producing such seeds.
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