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- noun A
pump that is operatedmanually
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Examples
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As for the answer above: Since I am liquidity trapped, and I have no means to exercise fiscal policy, I am quite ready to shift tactics and have the Fed handpump the extant and piled-up reserves from the asset side of the bank balance sheets to the other side.
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With their policies of chucking any pumpclip on any handpump and continuing to serve beer that is only fit for pouring over chips, it's hardly suprising that only a few of their chav-palaces make it into the Good Beer Guide.
Wetherspoons chav palaces show contempt of CAMRA. FIDO The Dog 2009
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The high point for the villagers of Cunle was the installation of a handpump last week.
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Luckily I brought my own handpump in, because not only did they not have an electric pump available, the only handpump they could find was missing a part.
Things I'm a bit annoyed about ailbhe 2005
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Water may be abstracted from the tank by a tap, handpump or a bucket and rope system.
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The well is usually the most expensive part of a handpump drinking-water supply project.
Chapter 5 2000
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In particular, women handpump mechanics have become more prevalent.
Chapter 5 2000
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Direct-action handpump a. Brief description of technology
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Deep-well piston handpump a. Brief description of technology
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Conduct other well, handpump or apron repairs if necessary
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