Suction

/ˈsʌkʃən/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters

Definition of Suction

noun

A force which pushes matter from one space into another because the pressure inside the second space is lower than the pressure in the first.
A force holding two objects together because the pressure in the space between the items is lower than the pressure outside that space.
The process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another.
A device for removing saliva from a patient's mouth during dental operations, a saliva ejector.
Influence; "pull".

verb

To create an imbalance in pressure between one space and another in order to draw matter between the spaces.
To draw out the contents of a space.

Anagrams of Suction

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "suction":

6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

cions coins conus count cunts cutin cutis icons ictus incus ontic scion scout snout sonic+7 more

4-LETTER WORDS

cion cist coin coni cons cost cots cunt cuts icon into ions nits nous nuts+5 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "suction" and rearranging:

+aauctions cautions

+dconduits discount noctuids

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

unsuction

Rhyming Words

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