siphonlike

/ˈsɪfɒnlaɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of a siphon; having a long, narrow, hollow tube for drawing up or conveying liquids

“The siphonlike straw made drinking from the glass effortless.”

2. noun

a siphon-like object or structure

“The engineer designed a novel siphonlike device to pump water out of the flooded area.”

Synonyms

  • siphonic
  • tubular

Antonyms

  • blockage
  • obstruction