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air pump
noun
: a pump for exhausting air from a closed space or for compressing air or forcing it through other apparatus
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That said, the rear shock performed well and features preload via a suspension air pump.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The trio of tentacles includes three sizes up to 6 feet, each with its own air pump, and light up from within with bright LEDs.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
It is equipped with a user-friendly air pump that inflates quickly and easily.
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This incredibly lightweight, self-inflating pad doesn’t require you to pack an air pump, either.
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First Known Use
1653, in the meaning defined above
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“Air pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pump. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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air pump
noun
: a pump for removing air from a closed space or for compressing air or forcing it through other equipment
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