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- [fuhn-l]
- /ˈfʌn l/
- /ˈfʌn.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fuhn-l]
- /ˈfʌn l/
Definitions of funnels word
- noun funnels a cone-shaped utensil with a tube at the apex for conducting liquid or other substance through a small opening, as into a bottle, jug, or the like. 1
- noun funnels a smokestack, especially of a steamship. 1
- noun funnels a flue, tube, or shaft, as for ventilation. 1
- noun funnels Eastern New England. a stovepipe. 1
- verb with object funnels to concentrate, channel, or focus: They funneled all income into research projects. 1
- verb with object funnels to pour through or as if through a funnel. 1
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Origin of funnels
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English fonel < Old Provençal fonilh (Gascon) < Vulgar Latin *fundibulum, for Latin infundibulum, derivative of infundere to pour in
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Parts of speech for Funnels
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funnels popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
funnels usage trend in Literature
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verb funnels
- channels — Plural form of channel.
- foci — a plural of focus.
- concentrates — Plural form of concentrate.
- filters — Plural form of filter.
- carries — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of carry.
Top questions with funnels
- how many funnels did the titanic have?
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- what are funnels used for in science?
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