English Expression · Intermediate
head pump
A small pump at a ship's bows to raise seawater for washing decks
Pronunciation: say head pump
Meaning
A small pump at a ship's bows to raise seawater for washing decks.
Example
I use the word "head pump".
I use the word "head pump".
Practice tips
- Practice head pump out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.