01 n. A vessel of the shape of an inverted hollow cone, terminating below in a pipe, and used for conveying liquids or pourable solids into a ves…
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1.
A vessel of the shape of an inverted hollow cone, terminating below in a pipe, and used for conveying liquids or pourable solids into a vessel with a narrow opening; a tunnel.
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2.
A passage or avenue for a fluid or flowing substance; specifically, a smoke flue or pipe; the iron chimney of a steamship or the like.
Phrases & compounds
Funnel box —
an apparatus for collecting finely crushed ore from water.
Funnel stay —
one of the ropes or rods steadying a steamer's funnel.