noun
siphoning
Siphoning (noun) means the act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method. Example: “Investigators found evidence of siphoning from the company accounts.”
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The act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method.
"Investigators found evidence of siphoning from the company accounts."
How to use siphoning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of secretly or gradually draining something away, like fuel or money.
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What does “siphoning” mean?
The word “siphoning” means the act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method. In plain terms, the act of secretly or gradually draining something away, like fuel or money.
How do you use “siphoning” in a sentence?
Here is “siphoning” used in a sentence: “Investigators found evidence of siphoning from the company accounts.”
What part of speech is “siphoning”?
“Siphoning” is a noun.
What is the meaning of siphoning?
"siphoning" (noun) means the act of drawing off liquid or resources using a siphon or siphon-like method.
