1. A tube running from liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel, such that liquid flows through the tube to the lower level
   "They used a siphon to transfer petrol from the tank to the car";
   - syphon
    
2. (zoology) a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
   "The clam uses its siphon to filter water for food particles";
   - syphon

1. Convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
   "They siphoned off the excess water from the tank";
   - syphon, siphon off
    
2. Move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action
   "siphon gas into the tank"
    
3. To gradually divert or draw away, especially money or resources, often in a secretive or illicit manner
   "The corrupt officials siphond funds intended for public projects";
   - syphon, syphon off, siphon off

Derived forms: siphoning, siphoned, siphons

Type of: draw, lay, organ, place, pose, position, put, set, take out, tube, tubing

Encyclopedia: Siphon