The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Chain pump — The chain pump is type of a water pump in which several circular discs are positioned on an endless chain. One part of the chain dips in to the water, and the chain runs through a tube, slightly bigger than the diameter of the discs. As the chain … Wikipedia
chain pump — noun : a pump consisting of a sprocket operated endless chain fitted at close intervals with disks that lift the water by moving rapidly through a pipe in the direction of the desired flow * * * a pump consisting of buckets, plates, or the like,… … Useful english dictionary
chain pump — a pump consisting of buckets, plates, or the like, rising upon a chain within a cylinder for raising liquids entering the cylinder at the bottom. [1610 20] * * * … Universalium
chain pump — noun A water pump consisting of a series of buckets on a chain, wheel or drum … Wiktionary
chain pump — /ˈtʃeɪn pʌmp/ (say chayn pump) noun a mechanism for raising water, etc., in buckets or the like attached to an endless moving chain …
chain-pump — … Useful english dictionary
Pump — Pump, n. [Akin to D. pomp, G. pumpe, F. pompe; of unknown origin.] An hydraulic machine, variously constructed, for raising or transferring fluids, consisting essentially of a moving piece or piston working in a hollow cylinder or other cavity,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pump brake — Pump Pump, n. [Akin to D. pomp, G. pumpe, F. pompe; of unknown origin.] An hydraulic machine, variously constructed, for raising or transferring fluids, consisting essentially of a moving piece or piston working in a hollow cylinder or other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pump dale — Pump Pump, n. [Akin to D. pomp, G. pumpe, F. pompe; of unknown origin.] An hydraulic machine, variously constructed, for raising or transferring fluids, consisting essentially of a moving piece or piston working in a hollow cylinder or other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pump gear — Pump Pump, n. [Akin to D. pomp, G. pumpe, F. pompe; of unknown origin.] An hydraulic machine, variously constructed, for raising or transferring fluids, consisting essentially of a moving piece or piston working in a hollow cylinder or other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
