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Suction Definition & Meaning

suction
noun
  1. a force over an area produced by a pressure difference
  2. the act of sucking
verb
  1. remove or draw away by the force of suction; "the doctors had to suction the water from the patient's lungs"
  2. empty or clean (a body cavity) by the force of suction; "suction the uterus in an abortion"

"Suction" in song lyrics

See how suction is used in real songs:

  • "a veening faulty production fueled by nicotine suction"
    Aesop Rock — Abandon All Hope
  • "The first whutchacallit - tryin out yo' daughter's suction"
    Bubba Sparxxx — The 1st Whutchacallit
  • "Money's the fuel that drives hell suction"
    Drapht — End That Way

Usage tips for "suction"

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Frequently asked questions

What does suction mean?
a force over an area produced by a pressure difference the act of sucking remove or draw away by the force of suction; "the doctors had to suction the water from the patient's lungs" empty or clean (a body cavity) by the force of suction; "suction the uterus in an abortion"
What part of speech is suction?
Suction is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does suction have?
Suction has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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