ˈfʌnl n. & v. --n. 1 a
narrow tube or
pipe widening at
the top,
for pouring
liquid,
powder,
etc.,
into a
small opening. 2 a
metal chimney on a
steam engine or
ship. 3
something resembling a funnel in
shape or
use. --v.tr. & intr. (funnelled, funnelling; US funneled, funneling)
guide or
move through or as through a funnel. øøfunnel-like adj. [ME f. Prov. fonilh f. LL fundibulum f. L infundibulum f. infundere (as
IN-(2), fundere pour)]