siphon

/sˈaɪfʌn/

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Noun
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
Noun
a tubular organ in an aquatic animal (especially in mollusks) through which water can be taken in or expelled
Verb
convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a siphon
Verb
move a liquid from one container into another by means of a siphon or a siphoning action; "siphon gas into the tank"
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