suction

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

They have a suction top and they’re really easy to open and close and stack.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Is that a suction cup connecting it to the wall?”

From Literature

The suction dragged Christopher down into black, whirling chaos.

From Literature

Its two submersibles have everything from hydraulic collection arms and suction tubes to high-definition cameras, allowing them to uncover the improbable life found in some of the harshest conditions on Earth.

From Barron's