funnel

/fˈʌnə‌l/

/ˈfənəɫ/

to funnel

MAIN VERB

move or pour through a funnel

Funnel

a cone-shaped kitchen tool used for pouring liquids or powders into a container with a small opening without spilling

a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends

(nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship)

Examples

1. Those grants funnel money to state and local police organizations.

2. I understand funnels.

3. while top executives funneled millions into their own pockets.

4. Funnel through.