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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCleaning Device
/ˈkliː.nɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A tool or machine used to remove dirt, dust, or impurities from surfaces.
"The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device in many households." - 2
Any apparatus designed for the purpose of cleaning.
"Robotic cleaning devices are becoming increasingly common in modern homes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cleaning' originates from the Old English 'clæne', meaning 'pure' or 'free from dirt', while 'device' comes from the Latin 'divisus', meaning 'to divide or separate'. Over time, 'cleaning device' has evolved to refer specifically to tools or machines designed for cleaning purposes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cleaning Device" is said worldwide
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Appareil de nettoyage
Transliteration: apɛʁɛj də netwaj
"L'aspirateur est un appareil de nettoyage courant."
Reinigungsgerät
Transliteration: ˈʁaɪnɪɡʊŋsɡəˌʁeːt
"Der Staubsauger ist ein beliebtes Reinigungsgerät."
Dispositivo di pulizia
Transliteration: dispoziˈtivo di puˈlitsja
"L'aspirapolvere è un dispositivo di pulizia comune."
Dispositivo de limpieza
Transliteration: dispositivo de limˈpjeθa
"La aspiradora es un dispositivo de limpieza popular."
Dispositivo de limpeza
Transliteration: dizpozitʃiˈvutu dʒi lĩˈpezɐ
"O aspirador é um dispositivo de limpeza comum."
सफाई उपकरण
Transliteration: safā'ī upkaraṇ
"वैक्यूम क्लीनर एक सामान्य सफाई उपकरण है।"
清洁设备
Transliteration: qīngjié shèbèi
"吸尘器是一种常见的清洁设备。"
청소 기기
Transliteration: cheongso gigi
"진공 청소기는 일반적인 청소 기기입니다."
清掃機器
Transliteration: せいそうきき
"掃除機は一般的な清掃機器です。"
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