Thesaurus: syphon

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1. n. See Syphon.
2. n. 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
3. n. a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
4. v. convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
5. n a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube n a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled v convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon