Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Pulse.
How to pronounce pulse:
US
Pulse - as a noun
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
Example: "The pulsations seemed to be coming from a star"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impulsepulsationpulsingThe rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart
Example: "He could feel the beat of her heart"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beatheartbeatpulsationHypernyms (Closely Related)
periodic eventrecurrent eventHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The rate at which the heart beats; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
heart ratepulse rateHypernyms (Closely Related)
vital signrateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Edible seeds of various pod-bearing plants (peas or beans or lentils etc.)
Pulse - as a verb
Expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically
Example: "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pulsatethrobProduce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses
Example: "Pulse waves"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pulsateDrive by or as if by pulsation
Example: "A soft breeze pulsed the air"
Example Sentences
"I can feel a weak pulse in his wrist."
"The doctor checked my pulse and said it was normal."
"She put her fingers on his neck to feel his pulse."
"The pulse rate indicates how fast the heart is beating."
"The engine's pulse quickened as the car accelerated."
Word Game Points
Is PULSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pulse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PULSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is PULSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pulse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPULSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is PULSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pulse is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPULSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
