suction cup
noun
: 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.
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With special elements like wheels, suction cups, and prism pieces, kids can create anything from simple 2D shapes to intricate 3D designs.
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Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Find suction cup toys at suction cup toys at Amazon or Walmart.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 July 2024
Imagine no drilling and no damage to your walls, thanks to the mirror’s powerful suction cup installation system.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The metal base can be attached to a wall with screws or to the window with suction cups; it can be easily removed from the bracket for refilling and cleaning.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
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Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Find suction cup toys at suction cup toys at Amazon or Walmart.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 July 2024
Imagine no drilling and no damage to your walls, thanks to the mirror’s powerful suction cup installation system.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
The metal base can be attached to a wall with screws or to the window with suction cups; it can be easily removed from the bracket for refilling and cleaning.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for suction cup
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“Suction cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suction%20cup. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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