pulse
/pʊls/noun
The steady beating you can feel in your wrist or neck as the heart pushes blood through the arteries.
Example sentences
- “After the sprint, my pulse was racing at nearly 180 beats a minute.”
- “Press two fingers on the side of your neck to feel your pulse.”
You 'take' or 'check' a pulse. Figuratively, having 'a finger on the pulse' means staying aware of the latest developments.