siphon

Noun
  1. A tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube (synset 104231230)
    is a type of: tube, tubing - conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
    same as: syphon
  2. A tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled (synset 101471554)
    referred to in: zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals
    is a type of: organ - a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
    same as: syphon
Verb
  1. Convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon (synset 201857528)
    is a type of: draw, take out - take liquid out of a container or well
    same as: siphon off, syphon
  2. Move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action (synset 201616295)
    "siphon gas into the tank"
    is a type of: lay, place, pose, position, put, set - put into a certain place or abstract location

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