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Meaning
Noun
●
In Tools:
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.
●
In Marketing:
Ellipsis of
purchase funnel
: the process of customer
acquisition
conceptualized
as a
series
of
stages
, from
initial
awareness
(top) to
sale
or
conversion
(bottom).
●
In Tools:
Alternative form of
fummel
(“hybrid animal”)
Verb
●
In Tools:
To use a funnel.
●
In Tools:
To
proceed
through a
narrow
gap
or
passageway
akin
to a
funnel
; to
condense
or
narrow
.
●
In Tools:
To
channel
,
direct
, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).
●
To
consume
(beer, etc.)
rapidly
through a
funnel
,
typically
as a
stunt
at a party.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
funnel
English
funel
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Siphon
Pump
Syphon
Channel
Drain
Pour
Filter
Divert
Cone
Tube
Redirect
Pipe
Container
Lure
Cylinder
Sink
Convert
Hose
Bucket
Launder
Flask
Redistribute
Nozzle
Pull
Squeeze
Beaker
Push
Pipette
Chamber
Inject
Transfer
Rake
Sluice
Trickle
Catapult
Drive
Distribute
Direct
Rod
Sponge
Syringe
Reservoir
Tank
Strainer
Pipet
Stopper
Move
Shunt
Bottle
Wedge
Duct
Transport
Turn
Box
Disburse
Burette
Cavity
Needle
Plate
Condenser
Channelize
Disperse
Filter Paper
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Rhymes
Tunnel
Gunnel
Runnel
Funnel
Gunwale
Frontal
Chunnel
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