—pulse /pʌls/
noun (FOOD)
pulses [plural] SPECIALIZED► F0 seeds such as beans or peas that are cooked and eaten: » Pulses include peas, lentils, and chickpeas.Thesaurus+: ↑Beans and pulsesnoun (REGULAR BEAT)
C1 [C] the regular beating of the heart, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck:
» The child's pulse was strong/weak.» Exercise increases your pulse rate.Thesaurus+: ↑The circulatory system and bloodtake sb's pulseF0 to hold someone's wrist and count how many times their heart beats in one minute
See picture: take your pulse 
Thesaurus+: ↑Medical examination
F0 [C] a short period of energy that is repeated regularly, such as a short, loud sound or a short flash of light:
» The data, normally transmitted electronically, can be changed into pulses of light.Thesaurus+: ↑Energy, force and power , ↑Power and intensityverb [I] ↑Verb Endings for pulse
► F0 to move or beat with a strong, regular rhythm: » I could feel the blood pulsing through my veins.Thesaurus+: ↑Shaking, swinging and vibrating