n. & v.
n. 1 a narrow tube or pipe widening at the top, for pouring liquid, powder, etc., into a small opening. 2 a metal chimney on a steam engine or ship. 3 something resembling a funnel in shape or use.
v.tr. & intr. (funnelled, funnelling; US funneled, funneling) guide or move through or as through a funnel. funnel-like adj.
[ ME f. Prov. fonilh f. LL fundibulum f. L infundibulum f. infundere (as IN-(2), fundere pour) ]