vacuums
/ˈvæk.juːmz/
NOUN
1. A region of space containing no matter
A region of space that contains no matter or is nearly empty of particles.
1.1. Empty space or void
A physical region or space that contains no matter, air, or other substances.
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Related Words
NOUN
2. Vacuum-cleaning devices
Plural of vacuum cleaner; electrical appliances or devices used to remove dust, dirt, and debris by suction.
2.1. Appliances for cleaning
Machines that collect dust, dirt, and debris from floors, carpets, furniture, and other surfaces using suction.
Synonyms
- vacuum cleaners
Examples
- I have two vacuums at home—one for carpets and one for hardwood floors.
Related Words
- brushes
- brooms
- mops
- sweepers
NOUN
3. Reduced pressure in enclosed spaces
The condition of rarefaction or reduction of pressure below atmospheric pressure in an enclosed vessel or space.
3.1. Low-pressure conditions
A condition in which air, gas, or vapor has been removed from an enclosed space, resulting in pressure below atmospheric pressure.
Synonyms
- rarefactions
Related Words
- pressure
- condenser
- air removal
- evacuation
VERB
4. Cleaning with a vacuum cleaner
To clean something with a vacuum cleaner or to use a vacuum cleaner.
4.1. Removing dust and dirt
Using a vacuum cleaner to remove dust, dirt, and debris from floors, carpets, furniture, or other surfaces.
Synonyms
- cleans
- brushes
- cleanses
- combs
- decontaminates
- deodorizes
- deterges
- disinfects
- dry-cleans
- dusts
- freshens
- launders
- mops
- picks up
- purges
- purifies
- rinses
- sanitizes
- scours
- scrubs
- shampoos
- sponges
- swabs
- sweeps
- sweetens
- tidies
- turns out
- unclutters
- washes
- wipes
Antonyms
Examples
- She always vacuums the car after a road trip to keep it clean.
- The cleaning staff regularly vacuums the office spaces during the night shift.
- Our robot vacuums autonomously, keeping the floors tidy throughout the week.
- He vacuums the living room every Saturday as part of his cleaning routine.
VERB
5. Optimizing a database
To optimize a database or database table by physically removing deleted tuples.
5.1. Database maintenance
Removing deleted records or tuples from database tables to reclaim storage space and maintain database efficiency.
Synonyms
- purges
Related Words
- database optimization
- database maintenance
- data cleanup
- storage reclamation