ventouse — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
ventouse is used for these senses in English:
- cupping glass (archaic, medicine) A glass vessel used in cupping.
- plunger A device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.
- sucker An animal such as the octopus and remora, which adhere to other bodies with such organs.
- suction cup A cup made of flexible material, such as rubber, that uses suction as an adhesive.
plunger — full definition
- noun A rubber suction tool used to clear blocked drains or toilets.
- noun The part of a syringe or cafetière that is pushed down to push out contents or press grounds.
sucker — full definition
- noun A person who is easily fooled or persuaded.
- noun A round, sucking organ or structure that helps something stick to a surface.
- noun A lollipop or piece of hard candy meant to be sucked.