pumping engine
nounUK /ˈpʌmpɪŋ ˈɛndʒɪn/
US /ˈpʌmpɪŋ ˈɛndʒɪn/
A pumping engine is a big machine that pushes water or air from one place to another.
The old pumping engine pulled water up from the deep well.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A steam-powered machine used to remove water from mines.
The museum keeps a huge pumping engine that once drained the coal mine.
3. Any engine that moves liquids or gases through pipes.
A pumping engine sends oil along the pipeline for miles.
4. A machine that supplies air to a fire or furnace.
The pumping engine blew fresh air into the furnace to keep the fire hot.