the act of sucking

[ Syn: sucking , suction ]

draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth; suck the poison from the place where the snake bit; suck on a straw; the baby sucked on the mother's breast'

draw something in by or as if by a vacuum; Mud was sucking at her feet'

attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.; The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad

[ Syn: suck in ]

be inadequate or objectionable; this sucks!'

provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation

[ Syn: fellate , blow , go down on ]

take in, also metaphorically; The sponge absorbs water well; She drew strength from the ministers words

[ Syn: absorb , imbibe , soak up , sop up , suck up , draw , take in , take up ]

give suck to; The wetnurse suckled the infant; You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places

[ Syn: breastfeed , suckle , nurse , wet-nurse , lactate , give suck ]