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PULSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Pulses.

Pulses - 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)
impulsepulsationpulsing

The 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)
beatheartbeatpulsation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
periodic eventrecurrent event
Hyponyms (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 rate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
vital signrate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Pulses - 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)
pulsatethrob

Produce 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)
pulsate

Drive by or as if by pulsation

Example: "A soft breeze pulsed the air"

Example Sentences

"She could feel her pulses racing as she ran to catch the bus."
"The doctor checked her pulses to monitor her heart rate."
"The recipe calls for one cup of cooked lentils or other pulses."
"The farmer harvested the pulses from his field."
"The pulses of electricity surged through the power lines."
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Word Game Points

Is PULSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pulses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PULSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PULSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pulses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PULSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PULSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pulses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PULSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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