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heartbeat

[hahrt-beet]

noun

Physiology.
  1. a pulsation of the heart, including one complete systole and diastole.



heartbeat

/ ˈɑːˌː /

noun

  1. one complete pulsation of the heart See diastole systole

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Word History and Origins

Origin of heartbeat1

First recorded in 1840–50; heart + beat
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Fly-half Finn Russell is the heartbeat of the Lions' attacking philosophy.

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I believed in love that defied reason and timing, in glances across rooms that changed the course of your life, in poetry etched into every heartbeat.

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When Robert, who has had two heart operations for an irregular heartbeat, is not walking the West Highland Way he volunteers on the path to help repair it.

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Cunha was the heartbeat of Wolves' attacking threat in the past two seasons, scoring crucial goals, linking up play and unpicking defences with moments of brilliance.

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While she would repeat the experience in a heartbeat, Elizabeth was depleted when she got home.

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