funnel

US /ˈfʌn.əl/
UK /ˈfʌn.əl/
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1.

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.
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Make sure to use a clean funnel for the chemicals.
2.

a chimney or smoke stack, especially on a ship or locomotive

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The ship's funnel emitted thick black smoke.
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Old steam locomotives had large, distinctive funnels.
1.

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.
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All complaints should be funneled through the customer service department.
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channeldirectguideroutesend