English noun: siphon | |||
| 1. | siphon (artifact) 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 | ||
| Synonyms | syphon | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | tube, tubing | ||
| 2. | siphon (animal) a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled | ||
| Synonyms | syphon | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | organ | ||
| Domain category | zoological science, zoology | ||
English verb: siphon | |||
| 1. | siphon (motion) convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon | ||
| Synonyms | siphon off, syphon | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | draw, take out | ||
| 2. | siphon (contact) move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action | ||
| Samples | Siphon gas into the tank. | ||
| Examples | The women siphon water into the bowl | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lay, place, pose, position, put, set | ||