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suction cup [′sək·shən ‚kəp] (engineering) A cup, often of flexible material such as rubber, in which a partial vacuum is created when it is inverted on a surface; the vacuum tends to hold the cup in place. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Many boaters in the survey sang the praises of vent capture bottles, a less expensive option that attaches with suction cups over the vent and catches any spills that escape before they can reach the water. A suction cup on the back also lets you attach your brush to the mirror, in case you're also afraid of the counter. About the size of the average PDA, the Escort Passport 8500 XS0 portable radar connects via suction cup to your windshield, where it beeps and flashes warnings on what's up ahead, separating police radar signals from "ignore me" transmissions like security alarms. |
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