1. fire trucks equipped with pumps for fighting fires
2. athletic shoes designed for sports or exercise
Usage: informal
3. devices or machines that pump liquids or gases

Examples

• The pumpers arrived at the scene within minutes of the alarm.
• Three pumpers were needed to control the warehouse fire.
• She laced up her pumpers before heading to the gym.
• The old pumpers squeaked as he walked across the court.
• The factory uses several pumpers to move water through the system.
• Industrial pumpers require regular maintenance to function properly.