noun
a tube or pipe used for drawing liquid from a reservoir
verb
to draw off or convey (a liquid) by means of a siphon
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The scientist used a siphon to transfer the liquid from one beaker to another.
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I had to siphon gas from my neighbor's car because I ran out on the highway.
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I siphoned some cash from my mom's purse to buy concert tickets.
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The corrupt politician tried to siphon funds from the government for personal gain.