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
   "The syphon helped drain the flooded basement";
   - siphon
    
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 syphon to filter water for food particles";
   - siphon

1. Convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
   "They syphoned off the excess water from the tank";
   - siphon, siphon off
    
2. To gradually divert or draw away, especially money or resources, often in a secretive or illicit manner
   "The corrupt officials syphond funds intended for public projects";
   - siphon, syphon off, siphon off

Derived forms: syphoning, syphons, syphoned

Type of: draw, organ, take out, tube, tubing

Encyclopedia: Syphon