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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 funnelling word
- noun funnelling 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 funnelling a smokestack, especially of a steamship. 1
- noun funnelling a flue, tube, or shaft, as for ventilation. 1
- noun funnelling Eastern New England. a stovepipe. 1
- verb with object funnelling to concentrate, channel, or focus: They funneled all income into research projects. 1
- verb with object funnelling to pour through or as if through a funnel. 1
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Origin of funnelling
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 Funnelling
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funnelling 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
funnelling usage trend in Literature
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