pulse

rhythm

1. C1Countable

   The regular beating of the heart, especially as felt at the wrist or neck.

   • The child's pulse was strong/feeble.

   • Physical activity increases the rate of your pulse.

   • The doctor is checking his pulse.

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pattern

1. Countable

   A short burst of energy that repeats regularly, such as a brief, loud sound or a flash of light.

   • This data, usually sent electronically, can now be converted into light pulses.

   • The radar emits pulses to detect objects.

   • The device communicates using a series of radio pulses.

action

1. CountableUncountable

   The action of rapidly switching power on and off on a food processor to mix food.

   • Pulse the mixture once or twice until it breaks down.

   • Set the food processor to pulse mode, then add olive oil and herbs.

   • Using the pulse function allows for better control over the food processor's mixing.

1. Intransitive

   To move or beat with a strong, regular rhythm.

   • I could feel the blood pulsing in my veins.

   • The city pulsated with energy at night.

   • The strong beat pulsated throughout the room.

2. TransitiveIntransitive

   To mix food by switching a food processor on and off again quickly.

   • Put the shrimp in a food processor and pulse until it forms a coarse paste.

   • Pulse the garlic a few times in the food processor.

   • Pulse the nuts to chop them, retaining some texture.