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hand pump

(noun)

hand pump (noun) — A manually operated device that extracts water from a well.

A manually operated device that extracts water from a well. These pumps typically protrude 3 – 4' above the ground and feature a long handle. Pumping this handle draws up the water.

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What is hand pump?

A manually operated device that extracts water from a well. These pumps typically protrude 3 – 4' above the ground and feature a long handle. Pumping this handle draws up the water.

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