funnel

funnel (1)

Meanings

Noun

  • 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.
  • A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.
  • Alternative of fummel

Verb

Origin

  • From Middle English funell, fonel, probably through Old French *founel (compare Middle French fonel, Old Occitan fonilh, enfounilh), from Latin fundibulum, infundibulum, from infundere;
  • in + fundere; compare Breton founilh ("funnel"), Welsh ffynel ("air hole, chimney"). See fuse.

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