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Sucker
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ventouse
a round organ on the body of some animals that helps them stick to a surface
What is a "sucker"?
A sucker is a specialized organ or structure found in certain animals used to attach themselves to surfaces or other animals. Suckers are most commonly found in cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, and in fish, such as catfish and lampreys. These animals use their suckers to hold onto prey, climb, or attach themselves to rocks or other objects in their environment. The suckers are typically composed of circular muscle fibers, which can contract and expand to create suction, as well as specialized tissues that secrete adhesive substances to increase grip.
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sucette, bonbon à tige
hard candy on a stick
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naïf, dupe
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
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sandre, poisson suceur
mostly North American freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps
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sandre, poisson-sucker
flesh of any of numerous North American food fishes with toothless jaws
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tétine, sucette
a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw)
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pousse, rejet
a shoot arising from a plant's roots
sucker
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suck
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Exemple
There is a sucker born every minute.
Catfish, carp and suckers annually run inland waterways on spawning drives.
Con artists often use clever tactics to not give a sucker an even break when it comes to financial schemes.
The scam artist was known for his ability to not give a sucker an even break, targeting vulnerable individuals.
