suction cup
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In the current version of the leech-like device, the suction cup is made of silicone and the microneedles concealed within are made of steel.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2024
Bags of rice, boxes of tea, packets of crumpets are all grabbed by the arms using a suction cup on the end.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2024
The tiny worm-like fish grows eyes and a suction cup mouth with barbed teeth along its tongue.
From Salon • Sep. 15, 2022
These funny-looking fish latch onto rocks and seaweed, using a modified pelvic fin on their underside that acts like a suction cup to help them hang out until something tasty swims by.
From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2022
“Is that a suction cup connecting it to the wall?”
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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