siphon
//ˈsaɪfən//
Noun
siphonSingular
siphonsPlural
1
A tube or pipe used to transfer liquid from one container to another, using atmospheric pressure to create a flow.
He used a siphon to transfer the water from the fish tank to a bucket.
2
A tubular organ in some aquatic animals, such as mollusks, used for drawing in or expelling water.
The clam uses its siphon to filter food from the water.
Synonym
Verb
siphonInfinitive
siphonPresent tense
siphonedPast tense
siphonedPast participle
siphoningPresent participle
siphonsThird-person singular
1
To draw off or transfer liquid using a siphon.
He siphoned the gasoline from the tank into a container.
2
To gradually divert or take away resources, money, or other assets, often secretly or dishonestly.
The accountant was caught siphoning money from the company's accounts.