pumplike

/ˈpʌmpˌlaɪk/
adjective
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a pump.
    • Her heart gave a pumplike thump as she ran up the stairs.
    • The toy had a pumplike handle that squirted water when pressed.
    • The machine had a pumplike mechanism that moved water upward.
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