In cooking terms what does the word pulse mean (something to do with a food processer)

Question

In cooking terms what does the word pulse mean (something to do with a food processer)

Answer 1

short sharp spins to whatever you are bleding. there is normally a pulse option on electric mixers. with the food processor you may have to flick it on and off a couple of times.  

Answer 2

pulse means turn it on for a brief time/ then cut it off for a brief time and repeat (on/off  on/off  on/off)

Answer 3

A pulse is where . beans  are cooked  and broken down into a mush .

the common pulse  is  split peas or lentils  .   soaked over night  cooked   and  pulsed .

its  a  mushy pea  consistancy .