suck-v; 6 Senses

Sense Number 1: Draw something in by or as if by suction

Commentary:
NOTE: Compare to sense 4. This sense does not include metaphorically taking in, or taking in without suction.

Examples:
You must suck out the poison - there's no time to wait!
Try to suck on a straw.
The baby sucked on the mother's breast.
Mud was sucking at her feet.
A giant vacuum sucks away the dried mud and burnt wrappers.
The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad.
Suck out the wound using the pipette.
Suck in your cheeks and stomach.

Mappings:
VerbNet: chew-39.2-2,wipe_manner-10.4.1-1
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: suck.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: Be inadequate or objectionable.

Examples:
This sucks!
That class really sucked.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: Desirability
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 4

Sense Number 3: Provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation.

Commentary: INCLUDES: SUCK OFF

Examples:
Dental dams should be used whenever a partner chooses to suck.
No woman should ever feel obligated to suck a partner off.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 4: Take in; also metaphorically.

Commentary:
NOTE: Compare to sense 1. This sense does not include sucking in through the mouth or through another object that creates suction.

Examples:
The sponge sucked (up) moisture.
The desert air sucks the moisture right out of you.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3, 6
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
suck_up 1
suck_in 1

Sense Number 5: Ingratiate oneself to; try to gain favor by flattering.

Commentary: Is: SUCK UP

Examples:
She is sucking up to the chairman.
He sucked up to his boss for years before landing a promotion.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
suck_up 2, 3

Sense Number 6: Give suck to.

Commentary: INCLUDES: SUCKLE, GIVE SUCK

Examples:
You can't suck your baby in public in some places.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 7