suction cup
nounDefinition of suction cup
: a cup-shaped device in which a partial vacuum can be produced when applied to a surface
Examples of suction cup in a Sentence
The device is held to the wall with two suction cups.
Recent Examples on the Web
To use, fill the bowl or sink with soapy water to cover half the height of the brush and push the suction cup firmly onto the bottom. — Jean Kressy, BostonGlobe.com, "Brush for glassware mounts in your sink," 5 Aug. 2019 There are even adjustable suction cups to offer more stability, and the self-draining trays are removable and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. — Maria Cassano, Allure, "The 15 Best Shower Organizers You Can Get Online Right Now," 5 Aug. 2018 These adhere via a suction cup or a special adhesive. — Julio Ojeda-zapata, Twin Cities, "MN drivers: If you want to use your phone in the car, you’ll need a mount. Here’s how to select one.," 25 July 2019 With both a counterweight and suction cups, the new robot appears able to keep its balance as move through its commands flawlessly. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Boston Dynamics New Handle Bot Seems Destined For Warehouses," 28 Mar. 2019 Also an ancient Chinese massage therapy, cupping, or myofascial decompression, uses a suction cup-like tool increase blood circulation. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Kaley Cuoco Gets Cupping and Scraping Therapy After Her Workout Leaves Her ‘Absolutely Wrecked’," 25 June 2019 Russian psychologist Alfred Luk’yanovich Yarbus, who wrote the seminal volume on the topic, analyzed eye movements with the aid of suction cups attached to his subjects’ eyes in the 1950s and ‘60s. — Anne Quito, Quartz, "Comcast’s new remote control feature allows viewers to change the channel with their eyes," 17 June 2019 In March, Boston Dynamics released footage of a wheeled emu-like robot gliding across a warehouse floor with ease, demonstrating its ability to pick up and move large boxes using what appear to be suction cups at the end of a long neck. — Peter Holley, Washington Post, "Amazon’s one-day delivery service depends on the work of thousands of robots," 7 June 2019 Enjoy the massage with suction cups that leave no trace. — Irena Medavoy, Town & Country, "How to Detox Like a Hollywood Power Player," 5 Nov. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'suction cup.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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