a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck

the doctor found a faint pulse

the idea was enough to set my pulse racing

a single vibration or short burst of sound, electric current, light, or other wave

a pulse of gamma rays

a pulse generator

the central point of energy and organization in an area or activity

those close to the financial and economic pulse maintain that there have been fundamental changes

a measured amount of an isotopic label given to a culture of cells

throb rhythmically; pulsate

a knot of muscles at the side of his jaw pulsed

modulate (a wave or beam) so that it becomes a series of pulses

the current was pulsed

pulsed outputs

the edible seed of a leguminous plant, for example a chickpea, lentil, or bean

use pulses such as peas and lentils to eke out meat dishes