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PUMP

/pʌmp/

4-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points

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M 3
P 3

Meaning of PUMP

noun
  1. A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
    "This pump can deliver 100 gallons of water per minute."
  2. An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping
    "It takes thirty pumps to get 10 litres; he did 50 pumps of the weights."
verb
  1. To use a pump to move (liquid or gas).
    "I've pumped over 1000 gallons of water in the last ten minutes."
  2. (often followed by up) To fill with air.
    "He pumped up the air-bed by hand, but used the service station air to pump up the tyres."
noun
  1. A type of shoe, a trainer or sneaker.
  2. 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."
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About the word PUMP

Is "PUMP" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "PUMP" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "PUMP" worth?

In Scrabble, "PUMP" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.

What does "PUMP" mean?

A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.

Does "PUMP" have any anagrams?

No, "PUMP" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.