Suction (noun)

The act or process of removing air from a sealed space, creating a vacuum and allowing objects to be drawn in or attached.

Origin:

From latin sucus, meaning 'juice' or 'sap' and -tion, indicating an action or process.

Examples:

1. The suction of the vacuum cleaner easily removed the dirt from the carpet.
2. The suction of the pump was used to empty the pool of water.
3. The suction cups on the window cleaning device allowed it to securely attach to the glass surface.
4. The suction created by the machine helped to drain the fluid from the wound.
5. The suction hose was used to remove the debris from the clogged drain.