pulse

³pulse

verb

pulsedpuls·ing

Definition of PULSE

intransitive verb

: to exhibit a pulse or pulsation : throb

transitive verb

1

: to drive by or as if by a pulsation

2

: to cause to pulsate

3

a : to produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of pulses <pulsed waves> b : to cause (an apparatus) to produce pulses

— puls·er noun

Examples of PULSE

1. He could feel the blood pulsing through his veins.
2. Dance music pulsed from the speakers.
3. The city pulses with life.

First Known Use of PULSE

15th century

Related to PULSE

Synonyms: beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, throb

Related Words: fluctuate, oscillate, vibrate; quiver, tremble

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