pulse (n.)

  1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients); the pulsations seemed to be coming from a star

    [ Syn: pulsation , pulsing , impulse ]

  2. the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; he could feel the beat of her heart

    [ Syn: pulsation , heartbeat , beat ]

  3. the rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a persons health

    [ Syn: pulse rate , pulse rate , heart rate , heart rate ]

  4. edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.)

    pulse (v.)

  1. expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; The babys heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it

    [ Syn: pulsate , throb ]

  2. produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses; pulse waves; a transmitter pulsed by an electronic tube

    [ Syn: pulsate ]

  3. drive by or as if by pulsation; A soft breeze pulsed the air'

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