noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of pulse form-of, plural

   "The electrifying beat sent pulses of energy through my body."

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of pulse form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

heart ratepulsatepulsationaccentalgaealternate

Example

More examples

"Beans and peanuts are pulses; many wildflowers, forbs."

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