Siphoning

What does SIPHONING mean?

Siphoning is a form of SIPHON.

1. noun

   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

2. noun

   a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled

3. verb

   convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon

4. verb

   move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action

   “siphon gas into the tank”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.