water pump

plural water pumps · alternative waterpump

1. A pump for raising or circulating water.

   A remoisturizing shower does not work if the water pump is not on.

   2000, Tappi Journal - Volume 83, page 49

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   I cautiously raised the hood, freed a hoodful of smoke-steam, but there was no flame. As the smoke blew away I leaned over the radiator. I didn't expect to see anything that made sense to me; I don't know a distributor from a water pump.

   1960, Berry Fleming, The Winter Rider, page 24

   Following a 24 hours’ incubation in a cold room at the temperature of 4° C the samples were agitated and then filtered through membranae Synpor 6 of 24 mm dia. by means of a water pump.

   1977, Genetica, page 40

   Toilet stations and a restroom and shower unit, along with the six water pumps scattered throughout the two sites, give all campers easy access.

   2012, Tom Watson, Best Tent Camping: Minnesota, page 103