Pulse is a term with multiple meanings:
1. In medicine, pulse refers to the rhythmic beating of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically felt in the wrists or neck.
2. In botany, pulse means the edible seeds of leguminous plants, such as beans, lentils, and peas.
3. In physics and electronics, pulse describes a brief, sudden change in a quantity, especially a short burst of electrical current or light.
4. Figuratively, pulse can mean the underlying feelings or opinions of a group of people.