suction cup

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noun

a cup-shaped object of rubber, glass, plastic, etc., which, by producing a partial vacuum, can be made to adhere to or draw something to a surface.

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How to use suction cup in a sentence

The stand mixer also comes with suction cups at the bottom to prevent rattling while you’re mixing.
The best stand mixer for every kind of baker|Laura Davis|August 29, 2021|Popular-Science
The compact-sized notepad suctions tightly onto the shower wall and comes with 40 perforated sheets to write on, along with a waterproof pencil that features a strong suction cup, too.
This Waterproof Notepad Keeps Me From Forgetting All My Best Ideas|Rachel Simon|August 26, 2021|The Daily Beast
It feels like little suction cups sucking onto your skin and it can be very, very, strong—but if an animal is just curious and knows one, then they’re obviously not applying full force.
How “My Octopus Teacher” Defied Convention - Issue 99: Universality|Brandon Keim|April 14, 2021|Nautilus
I guess it’s like many little suction cups pulling your skin up at the same time.
How “My Octopus Teacher” Defied Convention - Issue 99: Universality|Brandon Keim|April 14, 2021|Nautilus

In a suction cup, squashing the cup against a wall pushes air out.
Climb like a slo-mo Spiderman using this super suction robot|Carolyn Wilke|May 12, 2020|Science News For Students
The mouth gaped flabbily open; above it was the suction cup that formed a snout; and above that, a row of staring, sightless eyes.
Astounding Stories, May, 1931|Various