Siphon (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The engineer carefully inserted the siphon into the large container to drain the fuel into a smaller tank.
- The plumber used a siphon to transfer water from the aquarium to a bucket without disturbing the fish.
- A siphon was attached to the wine barrel to allow the vintner to taste the liquid without exposing it to air.
- The mechanic created a makeshift siphon from a hose and a bucket to drain the old oil from the car's engine.
- The aquarium hobbyist set up a siphon to regularly remove waste and debris from the gravel at the bottom of the tank.