Heartbeat

/hˈɑːtbiːt/

/ˈhɑɹtˌbit/

Heartbeat

the rhythmic movement of the heart while it is pumping blood

synonyms : beat

an animating or vital unifying force

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

Examples

1. She placed her hand over her chest and felt her heartbeat.

2. Heartbeat is a little slower.

3. Hear my heartbeat.

4. This one actually has a heartbeat just right on the watch all the time.