Heartbeat

usgb/ˈhɑːrtbiːt/
noun

The act and sound of the heart pumping blood.

You can feel your heartbeat by placing your hand on your chest.
Visual representation of "heartbeat" - The act and sound of the heart pumping blood.

Often appears as...

  • feel a heartbeat
  • steady heartbeat
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Physical Sensation

Used to describe feeling one's own or another's pulse as a physical experience.

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After running, I could hear my heartbeat in my ears.
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Health Indicator

Indicates health or emotional state, such as anxiety, excitement, or fitness level.

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The doctor checked the steady heartbeat of the patient.
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