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vac·u·um
 vacuum
- pronunciation:
- vae
kyum
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
vacua, vacuums |
| definition 1: |
a space or container from which most of the air has been removed. Outer space and the inside of a light bulb are examples of vacuums.
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| definition 2: |
a machine that cleans by sucking air; vacuum cleaner.
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| related words: |
blank, bottle |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
vacuumed, vacuuming, vacuums |
| definition: |
to clean by means of a vacuum cleaner.
He vacuums the rug twice a week. |
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