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Siphon

ˈsʌɪfn

Siphon definitions
noun
siphon siphons syphon syphons
  1. a tube used to convey liquid upwards from a reservoir and then down to a lower level of its own accord. Once the liquid has been forced into the tube, typically by suction or immersion, flow continues unaided
    • a tubular organ in an aquatic animal, especially a mollusc, through which water is drawn in or expelled
verb
siphon siphoned siphoning siphons syphon syphoned syphoning syphons
  1. draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon

    "a piece of tubing was used to siphon petrol"

    • draw off or transfer over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly

      "he's been siphoning money off the firm"