Real Dictionary

pulse in American English 1
the regular beating in the arteries, caused by the contractions of the heart
to cause to pulsate
to pulsate; throb
intransitive verb: to beat or throb; pulsate
noun: the regular throbbing of the arteries, caused by the successive contractions of the heart, esp. as may be felt at an artery, as at the wrist
transitive verb: to cause to pulse

pulse in American English 2
the edible seeds of peas, beans, lentils, and similar plants having pods
noun: the edible seeds of certain leguminous plants, as peas, beans, or lentils

pulse in British English 1
noun: the rhythmic contraction and expansion of an artery at each beat of the heart, often discernible to the touch at points such as the wrists

pulse in British English 2
noun: the edible seeds of any of several leguminous plants, such as peas, beans, and lentils