funnel
US /ˈfʌn.əl/
UK /ˈfʌn.əl/
1.
Trichter
a cone-shaped utensil with a tube at the apex for conveying liquids or other fine-grained substances into containers with small openings
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She used a funnel to pour the oil into the bottle.
Sie benutzte einen Trichter, um das Öl in die Flasche zu gießen.
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Make sure to use a clean funnel for the chemicals.
Stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie einen sauberen Trichter für die Chemikalien verwenden.
2.
Schornstein, Trichter
a chimney or smoke stack, especially on a ship or locomotive
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The ship's funnel emitted thick black smoke.
Der Schornstein des Schiffes stieß dicken schwarzen Rauch aus.
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Old steam locomotives had large, distinctive funnels.
Alte Dampflokomotiven hatten große, markante Schornsteine.
1.
lenken, leiten
guide or channel (something) through or as if through a funnel
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The company decided to funnel more resources into research and development.
Das Unternehmen beschloss, mehr Ressourcen in Forschung und Entwicklung zu lenken.
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All complaints should be funneled through the customer service department.
Alle Beschwerden sollten über die Kundendienstabteilung geleitet werden.