vacuum (n.)

  1. the absence of matter

    [ Syn: vacuity ]

  2. an empty area or space; the huge desert voids; the emptiness of outer space; without their support hell be ruling in a vacuum

    [ Syn: void , vacancy , emptiness ]

  3. a region that is devoid of matter

    [ Syn: vacuity ]

  4. an electrical home appliance that cleans by suction

    [ Syn: vacuum cleaner ]

    vacuum (v.)

  1. clean with a vacuum cleaner; vacuum the carpets

    [ Syn: vacuum-clean , hoover ]

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