Syphoning

What does SYPHONING mean?

Syphoning is a form of SYPHON.

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

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.