suction

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These are almost certainly cutter suction dredgers, of which China has the world's largest fleet: some of them can scoop up 6,000 cubic metres an hour, enough to fill two Olympic-sized swimming pools.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It has suction systems to compensate for microgravity.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"Our study suggests using them intermittently, then activating suction at intervals, might be better. That's because mosquitoes don't tend to stick around their target when both clues aren't used at the same time."

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 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