pumper

noun
UK /ˈpʌmpə/
US /ˈpʌmpər/

A pumper is a person or machine that pushes water or air into something.

The fire truck is called a pumper because it pushes water through a hose.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fire engine that carries a pump and hose for spraying water.

Three pumpers arrived to put out the fire.

3. A person whose job is to pump gas at a gas station.

The pumper filled our tank and cleaned the windshield.

4. A type of shoe with a low-cut front, often worn by women.

She wore black pumpers to the party.