funnel meaning and definition

FUNNEL noun

Definition of funnel (noun)

1. a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
   • synonyms: funnel shape
2. a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
3. (nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship)

FUNNEL verb

Definition of funnel (verb)

1. move or pour through a funnel
   • "funnel the liquid into the small bottle"