noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The chef used a funnel to pour the honey from the large jar into the small honey bottles. " utensil technology device item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like. Examples : "The factory's smoke funnel rose high into the sky. " architecture nautical technical part utensil device machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use a funnel. Examples : "The chef used a funnel to pour the olive oil into the large bottle. " utensil utility Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow. Examples : "Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane." process action way Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.). Examples : "Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives." direction action process organization business economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To consume (beer, etc.) rapidly through a funnel, typically as a stunt at a party. Examples : "At the party, Mark tried to funnel his beer as fast as he could. " drink entertainment utensil action culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A hinny; hybrid of male horse and female donkey. Examples : "The zookeeper pointed out the young funnel, a unique animal born from a male horse and a female donkey. " animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
