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appliance	a device used for a particular purpose. Stoves, refrigerators, toasters, vacuum cleaners, and room heaters are some appliances used in the home. Most applicances use electricity.
machine	a device with a system of parts that work together to perform a task. Cars, computers, hair dryers, and vacuum cleaners are all examples of machines.
suck	to pull into the mouth by using the tongue and lips to make a vacuum. [1/5 definitions]
suction	the force that pulls or draws an object or liquid into a vacuum.
vacuum	a space empty of all matter. [4 definitions]
vacuum cleaner	A vacuum cleaner is an electrical appliance that cleans floors, carpets, rugs, and other things. It cleans by pulling the dirt out of the carpet or other thing and then sending it into a container or bag that is part of the device.
void	an empty space or vacuum. [1/8 definitions]

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