funnel

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Synonyms: tunnel, runnel, fannel, fennel, gunnel, cunnel, funned, funnell, funner

Antonyms: tunnel, runnel, fannel, fennel, gunnel, cunnel, funned, funnell, funner

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. 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.
2. A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the chimney of a steamship or the like.
3. Ellipsis of purchase funnel (“the process of customer acquisition conceptualized as a series of stages, from initial awareness (top) to sale or conversion (bottom)”).
   • top of (the) funnel marketing
4. Ellipsis of funnel cloud.

Verb

1. To use a funnel.
2. To proceed through a narrow gap or passageway akin to a funnel; to condense or narrow.
   • Expect delays where the traffic funnels down to one lane.
3. To channel, direct, or focus (emotions, money, resources, etc.).
   • Our taxes are being funnelled into pointless government initiatives.
4. To consume (beer, etc.) rapidly through a funnel, typically as a stunt at a party.

Noun

1. Alternative form of fummel (“hybrid animal”).

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