Funnel ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Funnel ( noun )

1. A cone- or triangular-shaped tool used for directing liquid or powdered substances into a narrow container.
2. A device or structure that is shaped like a funnel and is used to guide or channel something, such as liquid or sound.
3. A process or system that concentrates something in a specific area or direction.

Origin:

From middle english fonnel, from old english fannell, from latin fundibulum, from fundere ("to pour"). cognate with old high german funt ("funnel"), dutch fontein ("fountain"), german funnel ("funnel").

Examples:

1. He used a funnel to pour the oil into the car.
2. The funnel of the tornado was a terrifying sight.
3. The company used a sales funnel to guide potential customers through the buying process.
4. The funnel on the ship was used to guide the smoke from the engine.
5. The funnel shape of the megaphone amplified the sound.

(As a verb)

Funnel ( verb )

1. A cone- or triangular-shaped tool used for directing liquid or powdered substances into a narrow container.
2. A device or structure that is shaped like a funnel and is used to guide or channel something, such as liquid or sound.
3. A process or system that concentrates something in a specific area or direction.

Origin:

From middle english fonnel, from old english fannell, from latin fundibulum, from fundere ("to pour"). cognate with old high german funt ("funnel"), dutch fontein ("fountain"), german funnel ("funnel").

Examples:

1. He used a funnel to pour the oil into the car.
2. The funnel of the tornado was a terrifying sight.
3. The company used a sales funnel to guide potential customers through the buying process.
4. The funnel on the ship was used to guide the smoke from the engine.
5. The funnel shape of the megaphone amplified the sound.