1. cone-shaped tubes used to pour liquids or powders into containers with small openings
2. smokestacks on ships or trains
Usage: nautical; transportation

1. channels or directs something through a narrow space or opening
2. moves or flows through a narrow passage

Examples

• She used plastic funnels to transfer the oil into small bottles.
• The old steamship had two tall funnels billowing black smoke.
• The teacher funnels all questions through the main office.
• Crowds of people funnels through the narrow subway entrance.
• He funnels his energy into productive activities.
• Water funnels down the drain during heavy rainfall.
• The company funnels profits back into research and development.