nounπShareA utensil in the shape of an inverted hollow cone terminating in a narrow pipe, for channeling liquids or granular material; typically used when transferring said substances from any container into ones with a significantly smaller opening."The chef used a funnel to pour the honey from the large jar into the small honey bottles. "utensiltechnologydeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like."The factory's smoke funnel rose high into the sky. "architecturenauticaltechnicalpartutensildevicemachineindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use a funnel."The chef used a funnel to pour the olive oil into the large bottle. "utensilutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow."Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane."processactionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.)."Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives."directionactionprocessorganizationbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo consume (beer, etc.) rapidly through a funnel, typically as a stunt at a party."At the party, Mark tried to funnel his beer as fast as he could. "drinkentertainmentutensilactioncultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hinny; hybrid of male horse and female donkey."The zookeeper pointed out the young funnel, a unique animal born from a male horse and a female donkey. "animalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
