air pump

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to move air in or out of an enclosed space by mechanical means.

  - "The air pump in the garage is used to inflate tires."
  - "The scuba diver used an air pump to fill his tank before diving."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with air pump
pump , jump , rump , lump

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Variants

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air pump , air pumps

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Etymology

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The term 'air pump' is derived from the Old French word 'pompe' meaning 'pump' and the English word 'air'.

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Trivia

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1. The first air pump was invented by Otis Tufton Mason in 1844.

2. Air pumps are used in the production of beer to carbonate the beverage.

3. The largest air pump in the world is located in Belgium and can fill a bus with air in just 3 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. compressor: An air compressor is a type of air pump that compresses and stores air for later use.

2. pneumatic system: A pneumatic system is a type of mechanical system that uses compressed air to power tools and machinery.

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Culture

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Air pumps have been used for various purposes throughout history, including inflating tires, powering pneumatic tools, and providing air for respiration during scuba diving.

How to Memorize "air pump"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hand pump with a hose and a tire. Imagine the air being pumped into the tire until it is fully inflated.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'air pump' with the image of a tire being inflated or a scuba diver filling his tank.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'AIR' to remember the function of an air pump: 'A' for 'Air' and 'I' and 'R' for 'Inflate or Remove'.

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