suction

Speech parts

1. suction - Noun

2. suction - Verb

Meaning

The act or process of sucking; the act of drawing, as fluids, by exhausting the air.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

draw pull attraction traction uptake ingestion aspiration sucking suck siphoning aspirating suctioning interest haulage suckling
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Antonyms

repulse push reject rejection segregation neutrality
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Hypernyms

pressure consumption empty intake void uptake

Phrases with the word

uterine suction aspiration suction device suction dredger suction dredge uterine suction suction tube

Anagrams

Cotinus unstoic

Examples

suction the uterus in an abortion Source: Internet

the doctors had to suction the water from the patient's lungs Source: Internet

1992 stunt Aerial shot of the arch On September 14, 1992, 25-year-old John C. Vincent climbed to the top of the Gateway Arch using suction cups and proceeded to parachute back to the ground. Source: Internet

A central vacuum typically produces greater suction than common portable vacuum cleaners because a larger fan and more powerful motor can be used when they are not required to be portable. Source: Internet

A lever operates a powerful fan and a suction hole slides open: the air stream carries the waste away. Source: Internet

An external relief valve in the discharge line, with a return line back to the suction line or supply tank provides increased safety. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

sucrose sucrose syrup sucroselike suction bottle suction cleaner suction cup