1. regular beats or throbs, especially of the heart or blood vessels
2. edible seeds of leguminous plants such as beans, lentils, and peas
3. brief bursts of energy, light, or sound

1. beats or throbs rhythmically

Examples

• The doctor checked her pulses at her wrist and neck.
• Pulses like lentils and chickpeas are excellent sources of protein.
• The lighthouse sent out bright pulses of light every few seconds.
• His heart pulses rapidly after running up the stairs.
• She could feel the blood pulsing through her temples.
• The recipe calls for dried pulses that need to be soaked overnight.
• The radar sends out radio pulses to detect aircraft.