Suction
/ˈsʌkʃən/
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".
Anagrams of Suction
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
s1
u1
c3
t1
i1
o1
n1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Suction
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Suction"
Suction is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Suction" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "suction" is a low-scoring word.