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As a noun funnel is

a utensil of the shape of an inverted hollow cone, terminating below in a pipe, and used for conveying liquids etc into a close vessel; a tunnel.

As a verb funnel is

to use a funnel.

wikidiffcom

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funnel

English

(wikipedia funnel)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A utensil of the shape of an inverted hollow cone, terminating below in a pipe, and used for conveying liquids etc. into a close vessel; a tunnel.
  • A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.

    • Derived terms

    * funnel box * funnel mark * funnel plot * funnel stay

    See also

    * tundish

    Verb

  • To use a funnel.
  • To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to narrow or condense.
    • Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane.
  • * 2014, (Paul Salopek), Blessed. Cursed. Claimed. , National Geographic (December 2014)[http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2014/12/pilgrim-roads/salopek-text]
    • A line of clocks in our cheap hotel displays the time in Lagos, Bucharest, Kiev: the capitals of pilgrims who come to kneel at the birthplace of Christ. In reality the entire world funnels through the Church of the Nativity.
  • To direct (money or resources).
    • Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives.

    Derived terms

    * refunnel