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)
impulse11pulsation11pulsing10The 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)
beat6heartbeat14pulsation11Hypernyms (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 signrate4Hyponyms (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)
pulsate9throb10Produce 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)
pulsate9Drive 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."
Word Game Points
Is PULSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pulses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPULSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PULSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pulses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPULSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
