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May 18, 2019 Word of the Day

funnel /ˈfʌnl̟/ noun
funnel
/ˈfʌnl̟/
noun

plural funnels

The funnel cloud of a tornado
The funnel cloud of a tornado
Definition of FUNNEL

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1 : a device shaped like a hollow cone with a tube extending from the point
Note: A funnel is used for pouring something (such as a liquid) into a narrow opening.

2 : something that is shaped like a funnel

  • the funnel cloud of a tornado

3 : a large pipe on a ship through which smoke or steam comes out

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