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funnel

/ˈfʌnəl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. 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.
  2. A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.
  3. To use a funnel.
  4. To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.
  5. To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).
  6. To consume (beer, etc.) rapidly through a funnel, typically as a stunt at a party.
  7. A hinny; hybrid of male horse and female donkey.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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