vacuum-cleaning
11cleaning — Synonyms and related words: abstergent, abstersion, autoclave, bowdlerization, broom, brush, carpet sweeper, catharsis, cathartic, cleansing, comb, currycomb, depurative, detergent, detersion, dishcloth, dishwasher, diuretic, doormat, dry… …
12vacuum cleaner — noun A domestic or industrial mobile machine for cleaning floors and similar surfaces that draws dust and other particles into a container (often a bag) by the suction created by an electric motor driving a fan. Syn: hoover, vacuum See Also:… …
13vacuum cleaner — noun Date: 1903 a household appliance for cleaning (as floors, carpets, or upholstery) by suction called also vacuum sweeper …
14vacuum cleaner — an electrical appliance for cleaning carpets, floors, etc., by suction. Also called vacuum sweeper. [1900 05] * * * …
15vacuum cleaner — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. vacuum, carpet sweeper, cleaning device, Hoover ( trademark ; British); see appliance …
16vacuum — vac·u·um || vækjÊŠÉ™m n. void, emptiness, vacuity; space that is empty of matter; electrical device which cleans surfaces by creating air suction v. clean with a vacuum cleaner, operate a device for cleaning carpets and floors by air suction …
17vacuum cleaner — device used for cleaning which sucks in dirt by creating a vacuum …
18vacuum cleaner — vac′uum clean er n. an electrical appliance for cleaning carpets, floors, etc., by suction. Also called vac′uum sweep er • Etymology: 1900–05 …
19vacuum cleaner — /ˈvækjum klinə/ (say vakyoohm kleenuh) noun an apparatus for cleaning carpets, floors, etc., by suction …
20Central vacuum cleaner — The power unit of a typical central vacuum cleaner for residential use A central vacuum cleaner (also known as built in or ducted) is a type of vacuum cleaner appliance, installed into a building as a semi permanent fixture. Central vacuum… …
