Funnel Definition & Meaning

funnel
noun
  1. a conical shape with a wider and a narrower opening at the two ends
  2. a conically shaped utensil having a narrow tube at the small end; used to channel the flow of substances into a container with a small mouth
  3. (nautical) smokestack consisting of a shaft for ventilation or the passage of smoke (especially the smokestack of a ship)
verb
  1. move or pour through a funnel; "funnel the liquid into the small bottle"

"Funnel" in song lyrics

See how funnel is used in real songs:

  • "Or attempting what you play by the stench of my decay, just like the funnel"
    Atoms Family f/ Da Cryptic One, Jestone — 5 Lil Pumpkins
  • "Take a walk with me, and use your mind just like a funnel"
    Classified — Hold Your Own
  • "Poked out her lips, made her mouth like a funnel"
    Digital Underground — Do Ya Like it Dirty?

Usage tips for "funnel"

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