word
Pulse
Puhls
/ˈpʌls/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pulse
Dictionary meaning
The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart.
Examples
- Pulse waves.
- A soft breeze pulsed the air.
Synonyms: beat
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