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suction

[suhk-shuhn] / ˈsʌk ʃən /


NOUN
sucking
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That creates a prolonged suction effect, allowing oil to move into the newly opened pores.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

She scraped my skin with firm, painful strokes, and then moved on to cupping, placing glass suction cups across my back and shoulders.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

However, out on the disputed reefs, Vietnam has gone on a dredging spree, using the same powerful cutter suction ships as China.

From BBC Jun. 3, 2026

Strong "gorilla" pincers are used for picking up heavier boxes or, for more delicate items, a suction device can be used.

From BBC Feb. 12, 2026

Then I put on the liner, push into my pipe leg, and roll up the suction sleeve.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen




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