noun
plural -nels
[count] a device shaped like a hollow cone with a tube extending from the point
A funnel is used for pouring something (such as a liquid) into a narrow opening.
something that is shaped like a funnel
a large pipe on a ship through which smoke or steam comes out
verb
always followed by an adverb or preposition -nels; US -neled or Brit -nelled; US -neling or Brit -nelling
to pass through a funnel or a narrow opening [no obj]
[+ obj] :to send (something, such as money) to someone or something in usually an indirect or secret way
