pulse
noun, verb
noun
1 [usually sing.] the regular beat of blood as it is pumped around the body, that can be felt in different places, especially on the inside part of the wrist; the number of times the blood beats in a minute:
a strong / weak pulse an abnormally high pulse rate The doctor took / felt my pulse. Fear sent her pulse racing (     made it beat very quickly).
2 a strong regular beat in music
SYN TEMPO:
the throbbing pulse of the drums
3 a single short increase in the amount of light, sound or electricity produced by a machine, etc:
pulse waves sound pulses
4 (pulses) [pl.] the seeds of some plants that are eaten as food, such as peas and LENTILS:
Pulses are a good source of protein.
IDIOMS see FINGER n.
verb [V]
1 to move, beat or flow with strong regular movements or sounds
SYN THROB:
A vein pulsed in his temple. the pulsing rhythm of the music (figurative) A rush of joy pulsed through his body.
2 ~ (with sth) (written) to be full of a feeling such as excitement or energy:
The auditorium pulsed with excitement.

▼ Từ liên quan / Related words

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms: pulse rate   heart rate   pulsation   heartbeat   beat   pulsing   impulse   pulsate   throb