syphon
syphon
Definition
sy·phon (sī′fən)
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
syphon
Usage Examples
Object
- python: So with 50 seconds remaining of the half I went to siphon the old python of its pre-match sponsors drink.
- water: I had thoughts of being able to siphon water to my lower beds, but since then I've been dreaming of grander things!
Converse of object
- flush: We also manufacture market-leading plastic flushing siphons, flushing and inlet valves, in-wall frames and supports, spares and accessories.
Adjective modifier
- thermic: Photo: 4th January 2000 4th January 2000 Bodmin ' s thermic siphons, viewed through the firehole door.
Modifies a noun
- tube: If not then check the condition of trimming / siphon tube for blockage.
- pipe: Work on the siphon pipes used to carry the water supply over the River Wye, pictured in February 1897.
Modifying Another Word
- then: We could all wear this stuff then siphon it off into the national power supply.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- off: No directory owner has the divine right to siphon off Google's hard won search customers.
Followed by a transitive particle
- off: Do you think it was acceptable for Arafat to siphon off most of the aid money to his private Swiss bank accounts?
Particle object:
- water: I don't just want to siphon off the water, but actually have pipes in place to automatically collect.
Noun used with modifier
- soda: This is the drink used in " soda siphons " - which I suppose is fairly obvious.
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