I start as a mechanical device that moves water uphill, followed closely by your family and nearest relations. Together, we carve out a bright glowing face on Halloween night. What am I?
A pumpkin
A device that moves water or fluids uphill is a 'pump,' and your family or relatives are known as your 'kin.' Joining these two separate words together gives 'pumpkin,' the orange gourd carved into glowing jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween.
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