pump vs stream

pump

verb
  • To move rhythmically, as the motion of a pump. 

  • To pass (messages) into a program so that it can obey them. 

  • To express milk from (a breast) by means of a breast pump. 

  • To pass gas; to fart quietly. 

  • Of music: to be loud, to have strong bass and rhythms; (by extension) to be full of energy. 

  • To inject silicone into the body in order to try to achieve a fuller or curvier look. 

  • To shake (a person's hand) vigorously. 

  • To enlarge the body by means of weightlifting or steroid use. 

  • To use a pump; to move (water or other liquid) by means of a pump. 

  • To fill with air by means of a pump; to inflate. 

  • To kick, throw, or hit the ball far and high. 

  • To copulate. 

  • To gain information from (a person) by persistent questioning. 

noun
  • A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas. 

  • A type of women's shoe which leaves the instep uncovered and has a relatively high heel, especially a stiletto (with a very high and thin heel) 

  • A dancing shoe. 

  • A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel. 

  • A swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting. 

  • A ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender. 

  • An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping 

  • The heart. 

  • A low-top shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas upper; a low-top canvas sneaker. 

  • A type of shoe without a heel. 

stream

verb
  • To flow in a continuous or steady manner, like a liquid. 

  • To extend; to stretch out with a wavy motion; to float in the wind. 

  • To push continuous data (e.g. music) from a server to a client computer while it is being used (played) on the client. 

  • To discharge in a stream. 

noun
  • All moving waters. 

  • A source or repository of data that can be read or written only sequentially. 

  • A live stream. 

  • A thin connected passing of a liquid through a lighter gas (e.g. air). 

  • A small river; a large creek; a body of moving water confined by banks. 

  • A division of a school year by perceived ability. 

  • A particular path, channel, division, or way of proceeding. 

  • Any steady flow or succession of material, such as water, air, radio signal or words. 

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