noun🔗ShareA bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other, in which hydrostatic pressure exerted due to the force of gravity moves liquid from one reservoir to another."The plumber used a siphon to transfer water from the overflowing bathtub to the empty sink. "utilitydevicephysicstechnologytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA soda siphon."My dad used the soda siphon to fill the punch bowl for the party. "drinkutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tubelike organ found in animals or elongated cell found in plants."The plant's long siphon absorbed water efficiently from the dry soil. "organanimalplantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo transfer (liquid) by means of a siphon."The gardener used a siphon to transfer water from the large bucket to the watering can. "utilitytechnologysciencefunctionprocessmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo steal or skim off in small amounts; to embezzle."The accountant was suspected of siphoning off company funds for personal use. "businessfinancelaweconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
