suction cup

noun

Definition 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 Some kits include hot glue to attach the suction cup securely. — Jeff Harper, chicagotribune.com, "How to fix a small dent in a car," 11 Mar. 2021 Just pour some water on both the plunger suction cup and over the dented area. — Jeff Harper, chicagotribune.com, "How to fix a small dent in a car," 11 Mar. 2021 Normally such placement would require something a bit bigger, like a suction cup mount. — Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes, "Insta360 Go 2 Review: The Tiniest Action Camera," 9 Mar. 2021 Clamping down the lever behind the sharpening slots activated the suction cup base, and once that was engaged, the 191H didn’t budge on countertops. — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, "The Best Knife Sharpeners for the Kitchen and Beyond," 23 Feb. 2021 But setup is speedy with the Nexs1’s quick-release suction cup that mounts on the windshield and dual-port adapter plugs (included) with an 11.5-foot cable for power. — Gregg Ellman, Star Tribune, "A dashcam that's easy to use," 25 Nov. 2020 Down $12 from its usual $29.95, this mount had a large, sticky suction cup that worked super well in testing, a high-quality, sturdy construction and phone-clamping jaws, which kept our mobile device firmly in place while driving. — Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, "The 5 best Amazon deals you can get this Tuesday," 1 July 2020 Mounts may connect to your air vent, attach by suction cup to your windshield or sit in a cup holder. — Ethan May, The Indianapolis Star, "Holding your phone while driving will be forbidden starting July 1: What you should know," 1 July 2020 Fiora also makes the Ultimate Wireless Car Charger that includes three different mounts — one for your CD slot, a suction cup and a vent clip. — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, "Here’s a handy list of gifts and gadgets for Father’s Day," 11 June 2020

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suction cup

noun

English Language Learners Definition of suction cup

: a round, shallow cup made of a flexible material (such as rubber) that you attach to a surface by pressing the cup against the surface until the air between the cup and surface is removed

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suction cup

noun

Medical Definition of suction cup

: a cup of glass or of a flexible material (as rubber) in which a partial vacuum is produced when applied to a surface and which is used variously (as to bring blood to the surface of the skin)

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