PUMP
10
Definition
Pronunciation: //pʌmp//
noun
- (bodybuilding, climbing) A swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting."Want a skin-stretching pump? Up the volume by using high-rep sets. A great pump is better than coming."
- (colloquial) A ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender."She gave the other girl a pump on her new bike."
- (US, slang) The heart.
- (obsolete, vulgar, British slang) The vagina."Thus to and again to our paſtime we went, / And my Cards I play'd fairly to Jenny's content; / I work'd at her Pump till my Sucker grew dry, / Then I left pumping, a good Reaſon why."
verb
- (transitive, intransitive) To use a pump; to move (water or other liquid) by means of a pump."I've been pumping for over a minute but the water isn't coming through."
- (transitive) To inject or pour (something) into someone or something in a manner similar to a pump."The underlying cause of the warming is human activities pumping carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, scientists say. But the reasons why marine heating is speeding up now are far from clear."
- (obsolete) To put (a person or part of the body) under a stream of water from a pump, as a punishment or as a form of medical treatment; to force a pump of water upon or on someone."Pump him soundly, impudent Fellow."
- (transitive) To gain something, especially information, from (a person) by persistent questioning."But pump not me for politics."
noun
- (British) A low-top shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas upper; a low-top canvas sneaker.
- (chiefly Canada, US) A type of women's shoe which leaves the instep uncovered and has a relatively high heel, especially a stiletto (with a very high and thin heel)"She was wearing a lovely new pair of pumps."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 10 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'PUMP'?
The word PUMP is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
P3
U1
M3
P3
Total: 10 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'PUMP'?
The word PUMP is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
P4
U2
M4
P4
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.