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Hoover
01
a brand name of a type of electric household appliance that cleans floors and carpets by sucking up dirt
Dialect
British
British
Examples
She used a Hoover to clean the living room carpet.
The Hoover made a loud noise as it picked up dust.
02
a machine used for cleaning floors and other surfaces by sucking up dirt and dust
DialectBritish
BritishExamples
She used the hoover to clean the carpet.
The hoover was n’t working properly, so I had to fix it.
to hoover
01
to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, and debris
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to hoover a surface
Examples
She hoovers the bedroom carpet to remove any dust and allergens.
He hoovers the stairs to ensure every corner is clean and spotless.
