Suction (Noun)
Meaning 1
A force over an area produced by a pressure difference.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The vacuum cleaner uses suction to pick up dirt and dust from the floor.
- The suction created by the tornado lifted the car off the ground.
- The dentist used a device to create suction in the patient's mouth to remove saliva.
- The suction cup on the bottom of the toy allowed it to stick to the smooth surface.
- The scuba diver experienced a strong suction force as she swam near the underwater cave entrance.
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Meaning 2
The act of sucking.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.