1. the handle of a pump, typically a lever that moves up and down to operate the pump

1. to shake someone's hand vigorously and repeatedly, as if operating a pump handle
Usage: informal

Examples

• He grabbed the pumphandle and began drawing water from the well.
• The old pumphandle was worn smooth from decades of use.
• The politician pumphandled every voter at the county fair.
• She pumphandled his arm excitedly when she heard the good news.
• The pumphandle creaked as it moved up and down.
• He was pumphandling hands at the reception, greeting each guest warmly.