noun Download 🔗Share A hinny; hybrid of male horse and female donkey. Examples : "The farmer's prize-winning stud horse had a foal with a donkey, creating a unique funnel. " animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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 : "She used funnels to pour the cooking oil from the big jug into the smaller bottles. " utensil 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 cruise ship had two large funnels that billowed black smoke into the sky. " nautical architecture technology vehicle part industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To use a funnel. Examples : "He carefully funnels the sugar into the small opening of the jar. " utensil 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 function 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 business finance 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 funnels a beer in under ten seconds, much to the amusement of his friends. " drink entertainment action culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading